Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Strangely Creative Mixed Media • Cardmaking • Creative Inspiration ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog Post & Inspiration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/blog/) - [Layers of Color: Creating a Mixed Media Journal Page with Sprays & Infusions](https://www.strangelycreative.com/layers-of-color-creating-a-mixed-media-journal-page-with-sprays-infusions/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm spending some time in my art journal, experimenting with two of my favorite mixed media products—Lindy's Gang Starburst Sprays and PaperArtsy Infusions. Both of these products create incredible effects, but they each bring something completely different to a project. The Starburst Sprays add vibrant color and beautiful shimmer, while the - [Numbers, Florals & Gold: A Mixed Media Card from Your Stash](https://www.strangelycreative.com/numbers-florals-gold-a-mixed-media-card-from-your-stash/) - 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 - [Creating a Grungy Floral Card with Fresco Paints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-a-grungy-floral-card-with-fresco-paints/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing a card that embraces all the things I love about mixed media: layers of paint, plenty of texture, and a beautifully distressed finish. Sometimes the most interesting backgrounds come from simply experimenting with color and letting the layers build naturally. For this project, I reached for my PaperArtsy Fresco - [Bright, Bold & Beautiful: A Mixed Media Floral Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bright-bold-beautiful-a-mixed-media-floral-card/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a bright, colorful card that combines some of my favorite things: gel printing, embossing powder, texture, and lots of sparkle! One of the things I love most about mixed media is discovering new ways to use the supplies already sitting on my craft desk. This project not only added beautiful - [Beautiful Bits: Turning Gel Print Scraps into Art](https://www.strangelycreative.com/beautiful-bits-turning-gel-print-scraps-into-art/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing one of my favorite ways to stretch my supplies and make the most of every creative session. If you've been following me for a while, you already know I have a hard time throwing away anything colorful that comes off my gel plate. Every little strip, corner, or leftover piece - [One Gel Print, Three Christmas Cards: Christmas in July Inspiration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/one-gel-print-three-christmas-cards-christmas-in-july-inspiration/) - Hello crafty friends! Today we're celebrating one of my favorite crafting traditions... Christmas in July! I know it may seem a little early to start thinking about holiday cards, but I've learned that making a few cards now means a lot less stress when December rolls around. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to pull out - [Stars, Stripes & Stamps: A Mixed Media Fourth of July Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stars-stripes-stamps-a-mixed-media-fourth-of-july-journal-page/) - Hello friends! The Fourth of July just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to create something a little different. Instead of reaching for traditional patriotic papers, I challenged myself to build an American flag using stamps, stencils, embossing powders, and mixed media techniques. One of my favorite parts of creating is looking - [From Paint Mop-Ups to Beautiful Tags: Mixed Media Inspiration from Your Craft Desk](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-paint-mop-ups-to-beautiful-tags-mixed-media-inspiration-from-your-craft-desk/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing two mixed media tags that came together completely by accident. Some of my favorite projects don't begin with a plan. They begin with leftover paint, scraps on my desk, and a little curiosity about what might happen if I simply started layering. These tags are the perfect reminder that creativity - [Color Beyond Your Comfort Zone: An Altenew Inspiration Challenge Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/color-beyond-your-comfort-zone-an-altenew-inspiration-challenge-card/) - Hello friends! Today I'm playing along with the Altenew June 2026 Inspiration Challenge! One of the reasons I love participating in challenges is that they encourage me to try something different. It's easy to reach for the same colors and techniques we love, but challenges often push us to explore new combinations and look at - [One Stamp, Two Looks: Summer Watercolor Play](https://www.strangelycreative.com/one-stamp-two-looks-summer-watercolor-play/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a project that combines two of my favorite things: summer crafting and watercolor play. One of the things I love most about summer break is finding a little extra time to experiment in my craft room. Between running kids to activities and enjoying the slower pace of the season, I've - [Swimming in Color: A Mixed Media Ocean Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/swimming-in-color-a-mixed-media-ocean-card/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I'm sharing a project that feels perfectly suited for summer. When I think of summer, I immediately think of sunshine, beach days, and of course, the ocean. So I couldn't resist pulling out one of my favorite fish stamps from Tracy Scott and creating a colorful - [One Stamp, Two Styles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/one-stamp-two-styles/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a fun creative challenge I gave myself: one stamp, two completely different looks. When I first saw The Crown from IndigoBlu, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful detail in the bird image. The elegant crown, the delicate feathers, and the whimsical feel made it the perfect stamp to - [Whimsical Wings & Magical Light](https://www.strangelycreative.com/whimsical-wings-magical-light/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a whimsical fairy card featuring the beautiful Serene stamp from Lavinia. Whenever I pull out my Lavinia stamps, I can't help but imagine magical woodland scenes filled with light, wonder, and a touch of fairy dust. For this card, I wanted to create a background that looked as though Serene - [A Magical Cup for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-magical-cup-for-the-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - I’m so excited to be joining this year’s Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with Topflight Stamps, who is a proud sponsor of the hop! To celebrate our shared love of coffee and crafting, I created a magical coffee-inspired card featuring The Cup stamp set from Chou & Flowers. This sweet set includes two stamps, giving you - [Mixed Media Envelope with Layers of Air](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-envelope-with-layers-of-air/) - Today I have a little mixed media goodness using the beautiful Chou & Flowers Envelope stamp along with some fun AALL & Create dies. I started my project with a leftover piece of patterned paper from my stash and added some color and shimmer with Lindy’s Gang Steampunk Soirée Shimmer Spray. I love how this - [Vintage Layers & Found Treasures: A Mixed Media Collage Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/vintage-layers-found-treasures-a-mixed-media-collage-card/) - Hello friends! Happy May! Today I’m sharing something a little different from my usual bright mixed media makes. This project leans more into a vintage collage style using layered ephemera, soft texture, and pieces pulled from my stash. Sometimes it’s fun to step outside your normal style and see where creativity takes you. 📚 Starting - [Gel Press Layers: A Floral Mixed Media Card with JOFY](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-layers-a-floral-mixed-media-card-with-jofy/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m sharing a mixed media card built from layered gel press prints, bold florals, and just the right touch of gold. This is one of those projects where the background does most of the work… and everything else builds from there. 🎨 Starting with a Gel - [From Leftover to Lovely: A Quick Watercolor Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-leftover-to-lovely-a-quick-watercolor-thank-you-card/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a quick watercolor card that came together using something I already had on hand—a leftover panel from a previous project. This is one of my favorite ways to create:👉 No pressure. No waste. Just build on what’s already started. 🎨 Starting with a Leftover Background My background was created earlier - [A Spring Card with Scripted Florals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-spring-card-with-scripted-florals/) - 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 - [Fresh Layers: A Spring Mixed Media Tag with JOFY](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fresh-layers-a-spring-mixed-media-tag-with-jofy/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a simple, fresh spring tag that came together using what I already had on my desk. No complicated plan. Just paint, stamping, and a little layering. I began by grabbing a few paints that were already out and applying them directly to my tag. This is one of my favorite - [Texture, Shine & Play: An Altenew Inspiration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/texture-shine-play-an-altenew-inspiration/) - Hello friends! Today I had a little window of time to just play, so I jumped into the Altenew Monthly Inspiration Challenge and pulled out some newer goodies… plus a few forgotten favorites from my stash. This project is all about one idea:👉 Start with what you already have, then build texture. Starting with a - [🎉 Layered Blooms & Birthday Sparkle: Celebrating with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-9th-birthday-celebration/) - Hello crafty friends! Today is extra special because I’m joining a birthday blog hop with Topflight Stamps alongside an incredibly talented group of designers. If you love discovering new ideas and techniques, you’re going to want to follow along. 👉 You can find the full list of hop stops over on the Topflight Stamps blog👉 - [From Gel Prints to Gorgeous: A Bold Birthday Card for the Topflight Celebration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-gel-prints-to-gorgeous-a-bold-birthday-card-for-the-topflight-celebration/) - Start with Your Stash (Seriously) Instead of starting from scratch, I pulled out gel prints I already had. For the background, I used a print created with a texture plate (and quick tip—stencils give a very similar effect, so use what you have). Then I found another print layered over printed paper and stamped my - [Silver Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/silver-embossing/) - It's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge and this month we are focusing on Embossing and Altenew is a sponsor so check out the details here. Here is the card I made using some beautiful Altenew stamps and dies. First, I created the background using Versamark ink to stamp the Rustic Linen - [Emerald Creek Curiosity Box for Charity](https://www.strangelycreative.com/emerald-creek/) - UPDATE - The auction is now live and you can bid on the projects here! Today I have something a little different for you. I've been selected by Emerald Creek to participate in the Artist Gallery to feature Emerald Creek products and develop a unique art piece to auction off for charity. My art piece - [PaperArtsy Infusions Christmas Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-infusions-christmas-tags/) - Happy Black Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with lots of good memories. Today I'm playing with PaperArtsy Infusions and the Tracy Scott 63 set to create some Christmas tags. I started out with the PaperArtsy Infusions in Slime, Emerald Isle, and Green Man and moved the color around until I liked - [Grinch Christmas Ornament](https://www.strangelycreative.com/grinch-christmas-ornament/) - I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great Black Friday! Today I am sharing a couple of Christmas ornaments I made using the some Crackerbox Grinch stamps. I had these wood rounds in my stash from last year and thought it would be fun to make some Grinch ornaments. I started using a - [Scrap Paper Christmas Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/scrap-paper-christmas-tags/) - I hope you are having a great weekend, today I have a couple more Christmas tags that I made using PaperArtsy JOFY 103 set. Christmas tags are kind of like Christmas cards, you can never have too many. I made two different tags. The first one I used the same technique, as my last post, using - [Paper Rose New Years Gnomies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paper-rose-new-years-gnomies/) - Hello everyone and happy New Years Eve. I'm over on the Topfight Stamps blog with a couple of New Years tags I made for some wine we will be gifting to friends tonight. I love these fun little Gnomies from Paper Rose. I started with a tag and added some white gesso to it. Once - [Crackerbox Stamps Easter Peeps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-easter-peeps/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful day. Today I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a fun Peep card using some of the new release Easter stamps. I love a fun sentiment and this was is great especially for those who love the sugary marshmallow yumminess of peeps. I started by creating - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Stencil](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-stencil/) - Hello crafty people! I hope you all had a great St. Patrick's Day I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a simple stencil card I made with the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS307. I love this stencil and the large design which is perfect to embellish with designs or just color up. I decided to - [June Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-4/) - It's the beginning of the month which means it is time for a new Flower Challenge! This month the challenge is.... Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Nancy Penir who was the winner for the February challenge. Check out her blog. For my card this month I used some leftovers in my stash. - [Stars and Stripes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stars-and-stripes/) - I hope you all had a happy 4th of July! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog and I'm celebrating with the Visible Image Stars & Stripes stencil along with my gel press and PaperArtsy Fresco Paint. I started by putting a small amount of PaperArtsy Fresco paint in Twilight and Toffee Apple on my - [Visible Image Let It Snow](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-let-it-snow/) - Hello friends! I hope you all are doing well. Today I am playing with another set from the new Visible Image Christmas release. I love this release and all the grungy sets perfect from cards and some mixed media. For my card today I did some Distress Oxide blending using Kitsch Flamingo and Wilted Violet. - [Visible Image Christmas Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-tag/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I'm playing with some Visible Image Christmas stamps to make a tag. I started by creating some backgrounds using PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics in Gumboots, Weathered Copper, and Aqua Duck Egg on my gel press. I then stamped the smaller images from the Visible Image - [Crackerbox Stamps Father's Day Golf Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-fathers-day-golf-tag/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a quick Father's Day tag using this fun Crackerbox Stamps Golf Ball Smile stamp which is perfect for any dad who loves to play golf! I sprayed some Bristol Smooth paper with Lindy's Gang Magical Shimmer Sprays in Narwhal Navy and Alpine Ice Rose. After my background dried, I - [New Visible Image Christmas Tree Grunge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-visible-image-christmas-tree-grunge/) - Hello crafty friends today I have a Christmas card using the new Visible Image Christmas Tree Grunge set. I love this new Visible Image release and the script in the images. For my card today, I used a gel press background I made using the Visible Image Square Route stencil on my gel press plate - [Strong Women & Strong Coffee: A Spring Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/strong-women-strong-coffee-a-spring-mixed-media-card/) - Hello crafty friends and Happy International Women’s Day! Today I’m celebrating by joining the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Instagram Blog Hop, and it’s the perfect excuse to combine a few of my favorite things: coffee stamps, gel press prints, and sparkly embossing. Be sure to check out the hop on Instagram for your chance to win - [Soft Layers & Shimmer: A Moody Mixed Media Card with Lindy’s Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/soft-layers-shimmer-a-moody-mixed-media-card-with-lindys-gang/) - Hello crafty friends! I’m back after a relaxing spring break where I had time to just play in my craft room… no pressure, no plan, just color and texture. If you know me, I usually reach for bold, bright colors. But this time I pulled out the beautifully moody Boho Dreams Magicals from Lindy's Gang, - [Time to Celebrate](https://www.strangelycreative.com/time-to-celebrate/) - Happy weekend! Have you had a chance to hop along with the Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday Blog Hop? Today I have a colorful card using the new release from Visible Image. I love both of these sets. The Visible Image Grunge Tones set is perfect for adding textures to your cards and I love the - [Lindy's Gang January Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-january-color-challenge/) - Happy New Year friends! I hope you have a great year filled with lots of craftiness! It's a new year and a new month so its time for the Lindy's Gang Challenge. I love these new colors and although they don't have a shimmer the colors are amazing. I made two cards with this beautiful - [Altenew January Inspiration Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-january-inspiration-challenge/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing along with the Altenew Inspiration Challenge for January. I.m embarrassed to say, but I have a stack of stamps I need to play with so for the challenge today I decided to use the Laelia Layering Stamp and Die Set. I love this set and played around with it - [Hobby Arts Llama](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hobby-arts-llama/) - Today I'm playing over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a gel press background and the Hobby Art Crazy Critters set. I love the cute critters in this set and all of their fun expressions. I stamped the image with black waterproof ink and used my Zig markers to color up the llama and cut - [Chasing Spring – A Gel Press Print Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/chasing-spring-a-gel-press-print-journal-page/) - 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 - [Celebrating the 2024 National Coffee Day with a Creative Twist!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/celebrating-the-2024-national-coffee-day-with-a-creative-twist/) - Happy National Coffee Day, friends! ☕ I'm so excited to share that Topflight Stamps is proudly joining the fun in the National Coffee Day Blog Hop, organized by the amazing Coffee Loving Card Makers. If you're a coffee enthusiast and love card making, you're in for a treat! Be sure to click the link below - [Visible Image Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-mothers-day-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a gel press card with some Visible Image stamps. I started with a gel press background I made using PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Mermaid and applied an old magazine page to my gel press. I applied Fresco paint in Beach Hut to pull a up a pretty print with faint - [Visible Image Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-mothers-day-card-2/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Mother's Day card using the Visible Image Golden Daffodils set along with the Grunge Tone stamp. For my background, I used a left over paper I made from cleaning off my brayer while making gel prints with PaperArtsy Fresco Paints. I love saving these scraps, as they often make - [Artist Trading Coins](https://www.strangelycreative.com/artist-trading-coins/) - Today I'm creating some Artist Trading Coins (ATC) from That's Crafty. This was the first time I've ever created ATCs and was such a fun way to stretch both my supplies and my creativity. I'm not sure how long ATC have been around, but to be honest I had to look at some YouTube videos - [Woodland Trio](https://www.strangelycreative.com/woodland-trio/) - Our weather here in Texas is finally turning fall around 70 degrees so I thought I would use this Woodland Trio set from Magenta and celebrate. I love the details on this stamp and it fits perfectly across a card. I started by making the background using Distress Oxides in Barn Door, Gathered Twigs, and - [PaperArtsy JOFY Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-jofy-flowers/) - Today I'm creating a plaque using a variety of PaperArtsy products. When I attended Creativiation, I had the opportunity to take a PaperArtsy class and incorporated some of the beautiful design elements into my picture along with some other JOFY stamps in the background. I started out using PaperArtsy Fresco Paint and painting the paper - [PaperArtsy Autumn Dream Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-autumn-dream-card/) - Hello crafty friends. Today I have an autumn card I made using PaperArtsy, my gel press, and embossing powders. To start, I used the PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in London Bus and Persimmon. I love the look of a gel press background and the mixed media look. I stamped the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 45 and embossed - [Part of You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/4728/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a simple watercolor card using a stencil and large sentiment from Darkroom Door. I love this beautiful sentiment and it can be used in the inside of a card as well. For some of us, the holidays are a reminder of the loved ones we are - [Feathered Friends & Magical Colors: A Mixed Media Watercolor Adventure](https://www.strangelycreative.com/feathered-friends-magical-colors-a-mixed-media-watercolor-adventure/) - 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 - [Crayon Blooms & Inky Play: A Mixed Media Floral Adventure](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crayon-blooms-inky-play-a-mixed-media-floral-adventure/) - Hello friends and Happy Friday! 💕 Today I’m sharing a playful and vibrant card that features the Crayon Flowers set from Chou & Flowers. If you know me, you know I can't resist flowers or coloring—so this set basically had my name written all over it! 😄🌸 Brushmarker Comeback To kick things off, I dusted - [Washi Tape Magic: Creating a Floral Coffee Memory Dex](https://www.strangelycreative.com/washi-tape-magic-creating-a-floral-coffee-memory-dex/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m playing with the gorgeous Glacier Grace Washi Tape from AALL & Create. This beautiful tape immediately caught my eye because it features two of my favorite things… flowers and coffee. It’s the perfect combination for a quick but eye-catching project. Creating the Washi Background To begin, I lined up strips - [Bubble Wrap & Bookmarks: A Playful Gel Press Tag Tutorial](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bubble-wrap-bookmarks-a-playful-gel-press-tag-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Today I’m 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 - [From Leftovers to Layers: Transforming Gel Prints into a Bold Bloom Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-leftovers-to-layers-transforming-gel-prints-into-a-bold-bloom-journal-page/) - Hello friends!Today I’m sharing a mixed media journal page that’s all about second chances and creative surprises. I’ll admit it—I didn’t love the gel press prints I made with alcohol ink a while back. But instead of tossing them, I saved them… and I’m so glad I did! Those “meh” prints ended up being just - [A Little Long-Necked Love: Geraldine Giraffe Get Well Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-little-long-necked-love-geraldine-giraffe-get-well-card/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here and today’s project is all about sweet, simple coloring with a whole lot of personality. If you ever need a quick pick-me-up card, this one is perfect. I pulled out the adorable Geraldine Giraffe from Woodware Craft Collection and stamped her onto smooth cardstock for coloring. Can we - [Layered & Luminous: Gel Press + PaperArtsy Mixed Media Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/layered-luminous-gel-press-paperartsy-mixed-media-magic/) - Hello friends! Today’s project is all about bold layers, rich texture, and that perfectly imperfect vintage vibe. If you love building depth one layer at a time, this one’s for you. Step One: Gel Press Play Everything started with my gel plate and a little creative curiosity. I pulled out my collection of PaperArtsy Fresco - [Magical Glow: Lavinia Pixie Lanterns Card with Lindy’s Gang Magicals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/magical-glow-lavinia-pixie-lanterns-card-with-lindys-gang-magicals/) - Hello crafter! Ericka from Strangely Creative here and today I’m diving into dreamy color and magical details using Lavinia stamps and Lindy’s Gang Magicals. If you love shimmer, soft watercolor blends, and a little fairytale glow, this one is for you. This mixed media card came together with layered pigment powders, delicate stamping, and just - [Mixed Media Mini Book From One Gel Print](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-mini-book-from-one-gel-print/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a fun little experiment that turned into one of my favorite projects lately: a mixed media mini book made from one single gel print. I went into this project curious. Could one gel press print really become a mini book? Spoiler alert: absolutely yes. Starting With the Gel Print - [Whimsical Layers & Magical Blues: Lindy's Gang Monthly Challenge Inspiration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/whimsical-layers-magical-blues-lindys-gang-monthly-challenge-inspiration/) - Hello crafty friends! 💙 Today I’m sharing my inspiration piece for this month’s creative challenge—an explosion of color, texture, and whimsy featuring the PaperArtsy Kate Crane 003 stamp set and some of my favorite Lindy’s Gang Magicals. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to pull out those bold pigments and get inky, this is - [Colorful Conehead Daisy: A Mixed Media Moment](https://www.strangelycreative.com/colorful-conehead-daisy-a-mixed-media-moment/) - Hello crafty friends!Today I’m sharing a bright and bold mixed media card featuring one of my new favorites: the IndigoBlu Colour Me Conehead Daisy stamp. If you love layering colors and textures as much as I do, this one’s for you! 🎨 Let’s Get Creative! I started by pulling out a Gel Press print from - [Mixed Media Gel Print](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-gel-print/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am creating a mixed media card I made using a couple of gel press prints, embossing powder, washi tape, and a black and white Posca pen. I created my background with a gel press print using the Carabelle Studio Rossetta Texture plate and PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Baltic Blue and - [Paws and Paint: A Fun Non-Holiday Card Adventure](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paws-and-paint-a-fun-non-holiday-card-adventure/) - 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 - [Topflight Stamps 8th Birthday Celebration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-8th-birthday-celebration/) - It's Topflight Stamps 8th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight - [Mixed Media Magic with Gel Press and Fresco Paints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-magic-with-gel-press-and-fresco-paints/) - Hello friends!I hope you’re having a great week! Today I’m sharing a fun and artsy mixed media card, plus a creative way to stretch the use of your rubber stamps—by pairing them with your gel press! 🎨 Gel Press + Rubber Stamps = Magic If you've followed me for a while, you know I love - [From Stash to Stunning: Give Your Gel Prints a Second Chance!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-stash-to-stunning-give-your-gel-prints-a-second-chance/) - Hello crafty friends! This week the Design Team at Topflight Stamps is diving into the colorful, textured, and sometimes gloriously messy world of Mixed Media! If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm not shy about two things: Making Gel Press backgrounds in bulk Saving them all... even the “meh” ones. 😄 The - [Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-11th-anniversary-blog-hop-day-2-giveaway-over-3600-in-total-prizes/) - Hello friends!I am so excited to be part of the Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop! 🎉 It's such a joy to celebrate this incredible company and their dedication to creativity, innovation, and community. I hope you’ll hop along with us — not only for the inspiration, but also for a chance to win some amazing - [Spring Sparkle](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spring-sparkle/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m bringing a little sparkle and springtime joy to your screen! I’m sharing a fun project where I dove into my gel press stash to create a cheerful, shimmery spring card — perfect for getting your creative energy flowing this weekend. The Beauty of Leftover PrintsRaise your hand if you’ve ever - [From Snippets to Stunning: Create a Mixed Media Tag with Leftovers!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/from-snippets-to-stunning-create-a-mixed-media-tag-with-leftovers/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m diving into one of my favorite things—turning snippets into something beautiful! If you're like me and have a growing stash of leftover bits from previous projects, this one's for you. Instead of tossing them aside, why not turn those little treasures into a brand new creation. For today's project, I - [Textured Elegance: A Muted Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/textured-elegance-a-muted-mixed-media-card/) - Hello friends today I’m sharing a mixed media card that’s all about texture, muted tones, and just the right amount of shimmer. ✨ This project started with some serious playtime on my gel plate using the gorgeous new PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Admiral, Zinc, and Pumice. I wanted something soft but still full of depth, - [Sparkly Nature Card with PaperArtsy Sara Naumann Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkly-nature-card-with-paperartsy-sara-naumann-stamps/) - Hello crafty friends, today I’m diving into one of my favorite creative combos—gel prints, sparkly textures, and beautiful nature-inspired stamps. For this card, I played with the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 51 stamp set to create a nature card that shimmers and shines in all the right places. Building the Background I started with a gel - [Moody Mixed Media Card with PaperArtsy Frescos](https://www.strangelycreative.com/moody-mixed-media-card-with-paperartsy-frescos/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! ✨ Today I’m sharing a moody mixed media card that has all the grungy-good vibes perfect for heading into the weekend.I couldn’t resist diving into the brand-new PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics in Admiral, Zinc, and Pumice. These shades together instantly gave me that moody, stormy feel I love. To build my background, - [Falling for Autumn: A Tim Holtz Inspired Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/falling-for-autumn-a-tim-holtz-inspired-mixed-media-card/) - Happy September, crafty friends! 🍁This year is flying by, and while it still feels like summer here in Texas, the calendar says fall, which means it’s the perfect time to pull out those warm autumn colors. And what better way to celebrate than with this month’s Lindy’s Gang Challenge mood board for the September FB - [Shimmery Bird Card with Lindy’s Gang Sprays](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmery-bird-card-with-lindys-gang-sprays/) - Happy Friday, crafty friends! 💙Today I’m sharing a quick and easy mixed media bird card using one of my all-time favorites—Lindy’s Gang Starburst Sprays. These sprays are so fun to work with and instantly add shimmer, color, and life to any project. For this card, I pulled out the Tracy Evans Tweet stencil and the - [🍂 Shimmery Autumn Magic: Mixed Media Card with Lindy’s & AALL & Create](https://www.strangelycreative.com/🍂-shimmery-autumn-magic-mixed-media-card-with-lindys-aall-create/) - Hello crafty friends! With fall in the air, I couldn’t resist creating a bold and shimmery autumn card featuring AALL & Create die cut leaves and Lindy’s Autumn Leaves Magical Sprays. The combination of vibrant colors and metallic shimmer instantly brings cozy fall vibes to any project. 🍁✨ Building the Background I started by spraying - [Sunrise Inspiration: A Mixed Media Gel Press Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunrise-inspiration-a-mixed-media-gel-press-card/) - Happy Friday, crafty friends! 🌅 Today I’m sharing a card inspired by the breathtaking fall sunrise we had here in Texas this week. The warm glow of the sky was the perfect spark to pull out my Gel Press and play with some color. To start, I layered a blend of paints on my Gel - [Mixed Media Card with Maple Leaves & Vintage Layers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-card-with-maple-leaves-vintage-layers/) - 🍂 Happy Fall, Creative Friends! 🍂 I’m so excited to share today’s mixed media fall card, bursting with texture, color, and just a touch of cozy nostalgia. This one was a joy to create because I got to play with some of my favorite supplies—Lindy’s Gang Sprays and a gorgeous stencil from Creative Expressions. ✨ - [Layered Mixed Media Art Journal Page with Gel Press and Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/layered-mixed-media-art-journal-page-with-gel-press-and-embossing/) - Today I’m sharing a mixed media art journal page that came together through layers, texture, and a little creative problem-solving. This page started with a gel press print where I used packing material to create an organic, imperfect pattern. I love using unexpected textures on the gel plate because they instantly add depth and visual - [2025 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/2025-spring-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Hi friends! I'm beyond excited to be part of this year’s Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, a community that fills my creative cup every single season! To celebrate our shared love for coffee and crafting, I’m showcasing a card that brews together bold texture, vibrant layers, and (of course) plenty of caffeine-infused inspiration. For this - [Hero Arts 2018 Summer Catalog](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hero-arts-2018-summer-catalog-blog-hop/) - Thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the release of the Hero Arts 2018 Summer Catalog. I'm so excited to be participating in this fun blog hop. There are so many wonderful items in this new catalog its hard to pick my favorite. I have a few cards to share using the new - [Coffee Lover's Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - I'm playing along with one of my favorite hops the Coffee Lover's Blog Hop where there are always lots of beautiful inspiration and most importantly coffee! I have three cards today and hopefully will have more time to play later in the week. For my first card I used this cute set from Gina Marie. - [The Flower Challenge #21](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-21/) - Its the beginning of June which means it is time for another awesome challenge over at The Flower Challenge. There were so many fun choices but I decided to go with Challenge #11 Focus on Background Stamping. Here is my card to highlight background stamping. To start, I stamped this Hero Arts Flower Cut Out - [Summertime Fun](https://www.strangelycreative.com/summertime-fun/) - It's the June 15th and time for another A Blog Named Hero Challenge. This month the challenge is Summertime Fun. Nothing screams summertime like Ice Cream, so I pulled out this fun Color Layering Ice Cream set and made a couple of cards. I might have gotten a little carried away but these ice creams - [Clean & Simple Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/clean-simple-card/) - This month for The Flower Challenge it's use a previous challenge so I thought I'd use challenge #14 CAS. CAS is always a hard one for me since I have a tendency to fill up white space. But it's good to challenge yourself, so here is my card using Power Poppy's Countryside Bouquet and a simple - [Flower Challenge #22 Monochrome](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-22/) - Happy 4th of July! Today is also the day we start a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. Please remember to use Florals as the MAIN feature on your card and only enter your card in 6 other challenges. Click here for additional challenge rules. I love blues so I thought I would make - [CLASSroom Color Trend Challenge with Ellen Hutson](https://www.strangelycreative.com/classroom-color-trend-challenge-with-ellen-hutson/) - I'm thrilled to be a guest artist for this month's CLASSroom Color Trend Challenge for Ellen Huston. I'm a huge fan of both the store and also this fun challenge. If you haven't heard about this fun challenge here is a little info. The Color Trend challenge is a monthly inspirational challenge based on the - [Topflight Stamps Design Team](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps/) - I'm so excited to be a part of the amazing design team for Topflight Stamps. I love all the unique stamps and hard to find brands they carry from all around the world. You can check out my first blog post here. Today I'm featuring this fun 2 Flower Stamp from Carabelle Studio. I stamped - [Masculine Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/masculine-birthday-card/) - It time for a new challenge at A Blog Named Hero and this month we are creating Birthday cards. I never have enough masculine birthday cards so I thought I would make this simple one for today's challenge. I started out with some Bristol Smooth paper and white heat embossed the sentiments from the March - [Monochrome Rose](https://www.strangelycreative.com/monochromatic-rose/) - This month for The Flower Challenge we are creating monochrome cards. I love this rose from Concord & 9th and decided to color it in gray with colored pencils. I stamped the image in Ink On 3 Fadeout ink. I then colored the image using various shades of gray. Once the image was done, I - [Christmas in July with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-in-july-with-topflight-stamps/) - I have another fun post for Topflight Stamps you can see the original blog here. We are celebrating Christmas in July since they are having an awesome Christmas sale (check out the link below). It's never too early to start making Christmas cards and so I started with this one using the Crafty Individuals Santa - [Elephants Never Forget a Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/elephants-never-forget-a-birhtday/) - I hope you've had a chance to play along with our Birthday Card Challenge over at A Blog Named Hero. Today, I have a fun and easy birthday card using the Color Layering Elephant set and some Pom Poms I may have borrowed from my daughter. I started by stamping the elephant on to some - [The Flower Challenge #23 - One Layer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-23-one-layer/) - It's the beginning of August which means two things: 1) Summer is almost over (insert sad face) and 2) It's time for a new Challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month it is all about One Layer Cards. A card made with one layer only, a single piece of card folded in half. No - [Katzelkraft Dogs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-dogs/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with this fun card using a dog from Katzelkraft set. I love the images in this stamp set and they pair so well with the living room furniture set. I started by stamping the dog in black Copic friendly ink. I masked the dog and then stamped the - [Water World](https://www.strangelycreative.com/3965/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog with this fun fish card using a fun set from Magda Polakow - Water World. For the background I used Distress Oxide Inks on photopaper. Here is a short video on how I used the inks and reinkers to create this background and the background images. I stamped - [Sparkle and Shine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkle-and-shine/) - I can't believe it is the middle of August and there is only one week left of summer break! Its been a fun August with a family Disney Cruise to Alaska (I'll post some tips on that later) and now we are in full swing of getting ready for school. It is also time for - [Altenew Majestic Bloom](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-majestic-bloom/) - I had a little time this week, so I thought I would create a card for the Altenew August Inspiration Challenge. I love the Altenew stamps and have built up a nice little collection and I love the challenge of using new color combos. I started by stamping the Majestic Bloom, small flowers and leaves - [Mandala Stencil with Resist Ink](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mandala-stencil-with-resist-ink/) - It's Friday and I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog with this mandala card I used from Alexandra Renke. I started out by using a resist pen by Recollections on some old manila folder and traced over the stencil. I then used the shimmer sprays and some water to ensure full coverage. Here is a - [Queen of Hearts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/queen-of-hearts/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog today with this fantastic set from Visible Images. All of the the images from this set are wonderful, but I've enjoyed playing with this one. I started by stamping the image on Copic friendly paper with black Gina K Amalgam ink. I used a variety of blue, red, - [Dreams](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dreams/) - Yeah it's Friday and I have another post for Topflight Stamps. It is also the last day of the first week back to school. Getting back into a routine is tiresome, but we are slowly getting there. Today I am using the Visible Image set No Space for Dreams. I've been playing around with my - [Happy Birthday Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-birthday-flowers/) - Fall is here, but if you live in Texas like we do it really doesn't seem like it since it is still in the high 90s and humid. There is a new challenge over at The Flower Blog - Anything Goes which is always fun! This month, Michele from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps has donated a - [It's All About Accessories](https://www.strangelycreative.com/its-all-about-accessories/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight blog today playing with this fun accessories from Katzelkraft exclusively sold at Topflight. Who doesn't love accessories? Now there are even more ways to dress up your Katzelkraft animals for pretty much any holiday. Today I'm focusing on Halloween. My girls are getting excited about sending some fun - [Blue Peony](https://www.strangelycreative.com/blue-peony/) - It's time for a new challenge at A Blog Named Hero and this month we are going Monochromatic. I love blues, so I decided to color this Peonies Stamp from Hero Art in various shades of blue on some navy cardstock. I first stamped the image in fade out ink in my MISIT and then - [A Pink Rose](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-red-rose/) - I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and maybe even getting a little chance to craft! It's the reminder post for The Flower Challenge - Anything Goes. I hope you get a chance to check out the other Design Team member's cards, they are stunning! Here is my card using this lovely digital image - [Last Swim of Summer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/last-swim-of-summer/) - I'm over at the Topflight blog today with this fun tag I created using this Studio Light - Art by Marlene Stamp. Just a heads up, today is the last day of the 25% off sale on all Studio Light and Carabelle Stamps at Topflight. So many wonderful goodies! Here is the tag I made - [Magical Mysteries](https://www.strangelycreative.com/magical-mysteries/) - I'm over at the Topflight blog and I hope your Friday is going well. I've been experimenting with some Emerald Creek Rita Barakat Magical Mysteries Embossing Powders. These have been so fun to play with and I love the colors I have and might have to get the full set soon! When these powders melt - [Autumn Branches](https://www.strangelycreative.com/autumn-branches/) - I'm playing along with the Where Creativity Meets C9 and the color challenge for the month of September. I first started by stamping the Beautiful Branches in a variety of Distress Inks. Before stamping the images, I lightly misted the stamp to give the image a watercolor look. I then used some Shimmerz Paint in - [Monochrome Rose](https://www.strangelycreative.com/monochrome-rose/) - I hope your week is going well! Have you had a chance to play along with A Blog Named Hero monthly challenge? I love trying to use one color in a variety of ways. Here is my card, I wanted to use a fall color so I picked orange hues. I started off by stamping - [Autumn Wreaths](https://www.strangelycreative.com/autumn-wreaths/) - I’m playing along with the Where Creativity Meets C9 and the color challenge for the month of September. Here is my first card using the Wreath Turnabout set from Concord & 9th. I first started by creating a template for the stamping the turnabout in my MISTI. There are several great YouTube video to show - [Trick or Treat](https://www.strangelycreative.com/trick-or-treat/) - I recently got this adorable Reverse Confetti Halloween set and had to make a card, plus Reverse Confetti has a fun monthly Stock Your Stash challenge and this month it is: I love these little guys and they were so fun to color. I started by stamping the images on Copic friendly paper with black - [Shimmerz Paints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-paints/) - Its my first post as a Design Team member for Shimmerz Paints. I'm so excited to be a part of this fun team and get a chance to work with some awesome products. Check out their shop here (be sure to check out the special offer below). If you love shimmer and shine (and really - [No Regrets](https://www.strangelycreative.com/no-regrets/) - I'm over at the Topflight blog with some simple cards using the Visible Images No Regrets set. I love these sentiments and wanted to make a simple card with them since there were so many great messages. I'm also taking the Online Card Class - Color Theory and used the lesson on Primary and Secondary Colors - [Sparkle & Shine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkle-shine/) - It's time for another fun Flower Challenge and this month the challenge is to Add Sparkle. This one is so much fun and there are so many great products to add shine to your card! The Flower Challenge is also celebrating its 2nd Birthday too and so we have an awesome prize for the winner - [Well Hello Pilgrim](https://www.strangelycreative.com/well-hello-pilgrim/) - I'm over on the Topflight blog today with a fun Thanksgiving card using Katzelkraft dogs and Pilgrim Accessories. I started off by stamping the pilgrim hats on Bristol smooth paper. I then masked the hats with some masking fluid so that I could stamp the dogs. I used my Misti in order to ensure I - [Winter Coffee Break](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-coffee/) - Happy Friday! I have fun winter coffee card today over at the Topflight Stamps Blog. Not like its getting cold here in Texas but I'm hoping it will soon. I took a scrap piece of watercolor paper and stamped the sup. Then in order to get the gingerbread man on the cup, I masked it - [Autumn Colors](https://www.strangelycreative.com/autumn-colors/) - It is the 15th of the month which means it is time for another A Blog Named Hero Arts Challenge. Aren't these colors gorgeous? Here are the two cards I made using these colors. This month I am also participating in Snarktoberfest 2018 hosted by Josefine at HolyLise.com and so when I saw these snarky - [Royal Purple Shimmerz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/royal-purple-shimmerz/) - Hello, I'm over at the Shimmerz blog today playing along with the October Design Team Challenge. For this challenge we had to pick one color to focus on for a fall project. Talk about tough choices but in the end I chose Royal Purple Shimmerz. I love the deep purple and thought it would be - [Poinsettia Sparkle](https://www.strangelycreative.com/poinsettia-sparkle/) - It's the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. I have this beautiful Poinsettia from The Ton. I started stamping the image on watercolor paper in Versamark ink and heat embossing it in Gold Tinsel. The Tinsel gave the image a little extra shine. I then took out my Daniel Smith watercolor in Permanent Violet and - [Friendly Shrooms](https://www.strangelycreative.com/friendly-shrooms/) - Happy fall Friday. It finally got cold here in Houston and by cold I mean 60 degrees. Its funny to see everyone scrambling for warm clothes and I still have to try to convince my 8 year old the time for wearing shorts may be over for the year. Well maybe, we'll see what next - [Simply Enjoy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/simply-enjoy/) - I hope you are having a great day! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paint blog today with this beautiful tulip card. I'm still playing along with the Design Team Color Challenge. The color I choice was Royal Purple and for this card I used the Shimmerz Simply Enjoy stamp set. I love tulips and thought - [Build a Bouquet](https://www.strangelycreative.com/build-a-bouquet/) - Happy Friday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamp Blog today with this pretty floral set from Jane Davenport. I stamped the images in Versamark ink and then white heat embossed it. Then I took the Jane Davenport watercolor markers and did some loose watercoloring by adding some water with the watercolors. I then took the - [Hero Arts Sentiments with Distress Oxide Backgrounds](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hero-arts-sentiments-with-distress-oxide-backgrounds/) - I hope you are having a wonderful fall weekend and getting a little crafty time in before Halloween. Have you had a chance to play along with A Blog Named Hero challenge this month? I recently bought these fun (and little bit snarky) stamp set from Hero Arts and thought that they would pair well - [Best Wishes Magnolia](https://www.strangelycreative.com/best-wishes-magnolia/) - Happy November! We have a new Challenge over at The Flower Challenge. Here is my Design Team card for the challenge. Just a quick note that if you are going to join us on the challenge, don't forget to use Flowers as the MAIN feature on your card. Also check out the other gorgeous cards - [Bouquet Bookmark](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bouquet-bookmark/) - I'm over at the Topflight Blog today with a bright bouquet that I made into a bookmark for my gratitude journal. I hope you had a wonderful Halloween and I can't believe we are already in November, the year is going so fast. I know things will be getting hectic with the holidays coming up - [A Slice of Happiness](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-slice-of-happiness/) - I hope your week went well! It's Friday and I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog with a yummy cake card! The sentiments in this set are great and can be used for a variety of types of cards. I started by stamping the cake image on some Bristol Smooth paper in InkOn Fadeout. I - [Cup of Cheer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/4555/) - Its the 15th which means it is time for another A Blog Named Hero Challenge. This month's challenge is grateful which is perfect since the holidays are coming up and I have lots of thank you cards to make! Here is my card using the fun set called Coffee Cup Tags from Hero Arts. I - [Happy Couple](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-couple/) - Have you had a chance to play with us over at the Flower Challenge? This month we are focusing on a Special Occasion. Here is my DT card for the challenge to celebrate a wedding. I started by stamping the flower bundle on Bristol Smooth paper in Versafine ink and clear heat embossing the image. - [Adventure Begins](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adventure-begins/) - Happy Friday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a couple of cards using some backgrounds I had previously made. I love these awesome sentiments from Katzelkraft and the script is so beautiful. Here is a closer look at the cards that would almost work for any occasion. For this card, I used - [Colorful Snowflakes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/colorful-snowflakes/) - I hope all of you in the U.S. had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a pretty good one here in Texas and like always way too much food. I'm on the Topflight Stamp Blog today with a quick Christmas card. Don't forget to check out the awesome Black Friday Sale Topflight is having. Here is - [Grateful Peonies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/grateful-peonies/) - I all of my U.S. friends had a great Thanksgiving and hopefully you had a chance to enjoy some of the wonderful holiday sales, including the Hero Arts one! I'm over at A Blog Named Hero blog today with a pretty pink peonies card. Have you had a chance to join in on our monthly - [Snow Very Much](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snow-very-much/) - Happy Wednesday! I hope you all made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday with some good deals and that your Christmas shopping is almost done. I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today continuing with our fun Design Team Challenge this month. I used Elfin' Magic Vibez along with some other awesome Shimmerz products - [Winter Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-coffee-2/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamp Blog and today is also the start of the 2018 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop . Here is my first coffee cards for the hop using a variety of supplies from Topflight Stamps. This Katzelkraft Coffee cup is the perfect size for a variety of seasonal embellishments. I started - [Sunflower Garden](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunflower-garden/) - It's December and that means we are busy with all things holidays! It also means we have a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to use an older Stamp or Die. I don't know about you, but I'm really good at collecting stamps lol. I love using them but - [Christmas Poinsettias](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-poinsettias/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog today with two Christmas cards using a set from Crafty Individuals Festively Ornamental stamp set, because you can never have too many Christmas cards. Here is my first one I made using Distress Oxides. I started by stamping the image on Bristol Smooth paper in Versamark ink and - [Christmas Floral](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-floral/) - I hope your December is going well. Are you all done with your Christmas shopping? How about your Christmas cards? If you aren't no worries, we still have time, right? I'm still making my Christmas cards, it seems like the list is long but that's good. Today I'm using the Floral Grace set from Shimmerz - [Thinking of You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/4687/) - Can you believe that it is already the middle of December? Have you had a chance to play along with us over at The Flower Challenge? It is our last challenge of the year and it is to use an older stamp or die. I choose to use one of my first floral stamps by - [Topflight Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-tags/) - I'm over at Topflight Stamps Blog today with some fun tags by Studio Light Art by Marlene. I love these tags, they are huge so you have tons of space to create. They also come in five fun colors. For the tag above I used the white one with my gel press. I started by - [Pink Daisy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pink-daisy/) - I'm over at the Flower Challenge today with a New Year January Challenge! This month celebrates cards using floral images using 'Pink & Grey'. It would be great if you could add our cue card above when entering our challenge. Here is my DT card for the month using The Ton's 3/4 Daisy with some - [Love is in the Air](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-is-in-the-air/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun Valentines card. I love these jungle animals from Katzelkraft. On my previous post I had made a Valentines card with the same stencil and Shimmerz Vibez spray. Instead of wasting the spray that was on the stencil, I took another piece of paper and - [I Can't Adult](https://www.strangelycreative.com/i-cant-adult/) - Some days its hard to be a parent or even be an adult. This past week was a hard one trying to get the kids back into the daily school schedule after a long Christmas break. Both of them were grumpy and my four year old was in tears several time during the day for - [Grey & Pink Blooms](https://www.strangelycreative.com/grey-pink/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful start of the week! Its the 15th of the month so I have another DT card for The Flower Challenge. This month its Pink and Grey (or Gray lol). Here is my card for the challenge using an older stamp in my stash from Altenew, Majestic Bloom. - [Bright Blooms](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bright-blooms/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog today with a bright watercolor card using Color Bursts. If you aren't familiar with Color Bursts they are pigment powders that activate when yet to produce gorgoeus colors. Just a word of caution when using these, a little goes a long way so be careful or your desk - [Valentine Lines](https://www.strangelycreative.com/valentine-lines/) - I'm over at Topflight Stamps today with a quick Valentines Day card using some alcohol inks and a pretty sentiment from Craft Emotions. One of my New Year's Resolutions (not that I'm great keeping them) is to use more of what I have in my stash. So I pulled out my alcohol inks that I - [Doggie Valentine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/doggie-valentine/) - I'm over at the Topflight Blog today with a fun and easy Valentines Day card perfect for any dog lover. I started by using a background I had previously made with Color Burst. I then stamped the dog on Copic friendly paper and colored him up. I love his cute expression! I fussy cut the - [Simply Enjoy it All](https://www.strangelycreative.com/simply-enjoy-it-all/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with some no line watercoloring using Shimmerz Stamps, Shimmerz and Vibez sprays. I love combining colors and the Sweet Heart Vibez spray with the Shimmerz Christmas Cheer to give the flowers a two tone look. I stamped the image on water color paper using InkOn3 Fade Out - [Love is in the Air](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-is-in-the-air-2/) - It is February 15th and time for another fun A Blog Named Hero Challenge. This month's theme is a Love is in the Air using the color pallet below. Here is my card using these colors. I must admit I didn't have any Hero Arts "Love" sentiments so instead a "Thanks" which will be a - [Always Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/always-flowers/) - Its time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge using our Latest Stamp or Die. This time I decided to use this Sweet Bouquet set from Altenew. I love the flowers but often times am a little intimated with the whole layering of stamps. Having a stamp positioner like the MISTI definitely helps. I - [Follow Your Heart](https://www.strangelycreative.com/follow-your-heart/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today. I hope you are having a happy Valentines Day! I have a non traditional Valentines Day card using a set from AALL&Create. I love the details on these heart balloons and thought I would try to mix it up using white embossing and black stamping. I had made - [Colorful Stenciling](https://www.strangelycreative.com/colorful-stenciling/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a colorful stenciled card using Distress Oxides and photo-paper. I started out taking this dinky stencil from That's Crafty (it's perfect for ATCoins too) and blended Distress Oxides in Mermaid Lagoon, Squeezed Lemon, and Picked Raspberry onto the paper. Once I filled my paper, I misted - [I Melt for You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/i-melt-for-you/) - I hope you are having a wonderful day. I’m still trying to figure out where February went lol. I know it is a short month but it went so fast. Anyway, I'm over at A Blog Named Hero with a card using our current challenge “Love is in the Air” using the beautiful color pallet - [Purple Shimmer Gardenia](https://www.strangelycreative.com/purple-shimmer-gardenia/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with some beautiful purple gardenias from The Ton. Aren't these purples gorgeous? I stamped the image on water color paper using Versmark ink and heat embossed it with WOW Clear Sparkle powder. It added just enough sparkle that I could do some watercoloring of these beautiful flowers. - [Texture Plate Printing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/texture-plate-printing/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with two tags I made using the gel press and a texture plate from Carabelle Studio. I'm still relatively new at using the gel plate and this was my first time using a texture plate but it was so fun to play with the designs. I used - [Thank You Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/5053/) - It's March and that means it is time for another wonderful challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month is an easy one: Remember to use florals as your main image and check out the rest of the Design Team's beautiful creations. For my card I started by stamping the Altenew Hope set. I focused - [Spring Fling Instagram Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spring-fling-instagram-hop/) - In celebration of National Craft Month, and I'm particpating in a Spring Fling Instagram Hope today with some of my favorite crafty friends. Today kicks of the second wave of inspiration starting with Terri Burson @Waving My Wand. One follower will win a $50 gift certificate to shop at Scrapbook.com. Be sure to hop - [All Things Grow with Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/all-things-grow-with-love/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with a Spring Bunny card using a cut file designed by Paige Evans which is part of the NEW Missy Whidden Kit from Shimmerz Paints. Below is all the items included in this awesome kit which is only $17.95, a real steal! You'd pay way more than - [Okay but First Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/okay-but-first-coffee/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun Katzelkraft Jungle Animal card. I love this set and all the different ways you can use these animals. This time I decided to pair the elephant with a coffee sentiment. This is basically me and the way I feel before I've had my morning - [Embossing and Colored Pencils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossing-and-colored-pencils/) - It is the 15th of March which means it is time for another A Blog Named Hero Challenge. This will be my last challenge as a Design Team member and I have had so much fun participating and playing with all these wonderful Hero Arts supplies as well as working with the Design Team members! - [Peony Close Up in Watercolor](https://www.strangelycreative.com/peony-close-up-in-watercolor/) - It is time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is Anything Goes but please make sure that you are using flowers as your main image. Here is my DT card using this gorgeous Peony Close Up from The Ton. I was lucky enough to win the stamp of my - [Washi Tape Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/washi-tape-card/) - I hope your week in going well. The kids are on spring break here so it has been a little crazy and hectic. I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog today. Today I have a little bit of a card experiment. I have this some beautiful washi tape from Alexandra Renke (OK I must admit - [Erin Lee Creative Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/erin-lee-creative-blog-hop/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We have an fun and inspirational Blog Hop today with the New Design Team for Erin Lee Creative and there are prizes so be sure to check out the details below. I'm so excited to be working with these talented ladies! I made two card - [Embossing on Black Cardstock](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossing-on-black-cardstock/) - Happy Thursday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog today playing with some black cardstock, PaperArtsy stamps and embossing powders from Emerald Creek. I played with this set from PaperArtsy and love all the different sized medallions and designs. I started out by stamping and embossing each medallion separately with a variety of Emerald Creek - [Topflight Stamps Birthday Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-birthday-blog-hop/) - It is Topflight Stamps 2nd birthday! To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with up some of our favorite crafters to bring you a blog hop showcasing some of the fabulous products available from Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us all and show all of the crafters some love! You should have arrived here from the - [More Embossing and Colored Pencils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/more-embossing-and-colored-pencils/) - Happy Spring! I hope wherever you are you are enjoying some warmer weather. I'm over at A Blog Named Hero with my last blog post as a Design Team member for A Blog Named Hero. I've truly enjoyed my time as a DT and working with these amazing women especially Lisa and Jess and wish - [Shimmerz Paints April Kit](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-paints-april-kit/) - Happy Spring! I hope your weather is cooperating and you can feel spring in the air! I'm over at the Shimmerz Paint Blog with two cards I made using the beautiful April Missy Whidden Kit. Here is my first card. I love these colors and this cut file was so fun to use in a - [Alcohol Pearl Ink Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/alcohol-pearl-ink-background/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a quick card using a background I made with Pearl Alcohol Inks on Yupo. But first, I hope you've had a chance to hop along and celebrate Topflight's 2nd Anniversary, if not check out this post for a chance to win some great prizes. I started - [Shimmerz Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-butterfly/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with a spring butterfly card using a mixture of beautiful Vibez and Spritz sprays. I started out with watercolor paper and used the new cut file designed by Paige Evans (part of the NEW Missy Whidden Kit from Shimmerz Paints) as a stencil and sprayed it with - [A Sketchy Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-sketchy-challenge/) - I hope you are having a wonderful day! It's the beginning of April and that means it is time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to make a card using the following sketch below. Here is our sketch below. Here is my card for the challenge using - [3 Ways to use a Cut File](https://www.strangelycreative.com/using-a-cut-file-as-a-stencil/) - Happy Wednesday! I hope your week has been going well and you have had a chance to get creative. I'm over at the Shimmerz Paint Blog today with three examples of ways you can use cut files on your cards. Today I'm using the beautiful April Missy Whidden Color Kit and the butterfly cut file - [White Crayon Resist](https://www.strangelycreative.com/white-crayon-resist/) - Happy Thursday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a fun technique using a Darkroom Door White Crayon and Distress Oxide Blending. I've been playing with this white crayon and wanted to see how well the it would work with some ink blending and small flowers. I think it did a pretty good - [Stencil and Alcohol Pearl Inks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stencil-and-alcohol-pearl-inks/) - I hope you are having a beautiful spring day. I'm over at Topflight Stamps playing with a technique I saw watching Jennifer McGuire use here. I was so inspired I had to get out my alcohol pearl inks and my favorite Alexandra Renke stencil and play. Here is one of the cards I made. I - [The Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-reminder/) - We have a fun sketch challenge over at The Flower Challenge this month, have you had a chance to play along? Here is the sketch and the card I made for the challenge. I love these Altenew Persian Motifs flowers and all the fun ways you can color them. I started by stamping the motifs - [Sketched Floral Background with Color Bursts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sketched-floral-background-with-color-bursts/) - Today I'm playing with a beautiful background stamp from Erin Lee Creative and some Color Bursts from Ken Oliver. I started by stamping the background on watercolor paper using Versamark ink and heat embossing it in WOW Metallic Platinum. The fine lines of the flowers are so pretty and the embossing powder added just the - [Ink Smooshing with Crafty Individuals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/ink-smooshing-with-crafty-individuals/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog today with two quick spring time cards using the ink smooshing technique, which is basically putting color on some plastic, adding a little squirt of water and smooshing it on the cardstock to get a random watercolor look. For the first card I used Zig Real Color Brush - [Glitter and Sequins . . . Oh My](https://www.strangelycreative.com/glitter-and-sequins-oh-my/) - I hope you had a wonderful Easter and had lots of family fun. We had some great weather here in Houston, TX which was perfect for the Easter Egg hunts and hanging outside. I also had a little bit of a chance to play in the craft room and made this fun sparkly card using - [Bright Flower from PaperArtsy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bright-flower-from-paperartsy/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a Bright card perfect for spring. I hope you had a wonderful Easter and spring has come to your part of the world if not hopefully this card will brighten things up. I love this big bloom and its fun doodles. I started off by embossing - [Spring Shimmerz Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spring-shimmerz-butterfly/) - Happy Monday! I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today. I hope your weekend was fun and you had a chance to be creative or enjoy the outdoors. I finally got my garden started which is a little late here in Texas but hoping to have lots of vegetables soon. We already are starting to - [Embossing Two Ways](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossing-two-ways/) - It's time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge and this month it is all about embossing! This month we also have prizes and Altenew has been so generous to sponsor the challenge and is giving away this gorgeous Cross Stitch Flower stamp set below, worth $21 USD to our lucky winner. Also - [A Different Kind of Snail](https://www.strangelycreative.com/5582/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog today with a fun snail card using some Katzelkraft stamps. I love the expressions on all the Katzelkraft critters and this snail is no exception. I started out making the background by blending Distress Oxides. I blended the Squeezed Lemon on Bristol Smooth paper and then took a - [The Darkside of Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-darkside-of-coffee/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful week! I'm playing along with the 2019 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and here is my card inspired by May 4th. Have you had a chance to take a look at all the wonderful coffee inspiration? I'm using this set from Topflight, one of the - [Happy Birthday Princess](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-birthday-princess/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful month! May is filled with birthdays for us both in my family, but it also seems that my daughter has a lot of friends with birthdays in the same month. This is one of the cards I made for her friend using this sweet set from Reverse - [Mermaid Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mermaid-coffee/) - Happy Thursday, we've almost made it to Friday! Yeah! I hope your week has been going well. I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with a fun mermaid coffee card perfect for summer. I love coffee and have been playing along with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop this month and so decided to combine - [You're A Legend](https://www.strangelycreative.com/youre-a-legend/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun and quick masculine card that will also work great for Father's Day. I don't know about you, but sometimes I have a hard time creating masculine cards. This Darkroom Door set is perfect for any type of card for the guys. I love the - [Rainy Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/rainy-day/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz blog today with a rainy day watercolor card. I don't know about you, but here in Texas we've had our fair share of rain over the last couple of weeks. This cute set from Shimmerz called Blessing in the Storm is the perfect reminder to look on the bright side - [Sunflower Power Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunflower-power-embossing/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamps Blog with a little something different than my usual card. Today I'm experimenting with a bunch of products to make a colorful board for my craft room. I used the AALL & Create - #77 - Sunflower Power stencil to create a picture using alcohol ink and embossing paste - [Embrace Impurrfection](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embrace-impurrfection/) - Happy almost June! Today is the last day of school for the kiddos and I can't believe it's already summer. Actually its darn hot here in Houston so yes, summer is already here. Today I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog with a fun card using the Magenta Rose Cat stamp and some Distress Oxide - [Golden Leaves](https://www.strangelycreative.com/golden-leaves/) - I hope your summer is starting off well. Today I have a pretty gold card to share using a stencil from Erin Lee Creative. I started off using Distress Oxide in Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers and blending it out on Bristol Smooth paper. I love these two colors together. I then took some water - [Gardenia Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gardenia-background/) - It's a new month and summertime is in full swing here in Texas, which basically means we are either at the pool or inside with the air conditioning cracked up. It is also time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month it is all about backgrounds. This month we have a - [I "Heart" Shimmerz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/i-heart-shimmerz/) - Hello and happy Monday! We are in our first full week of summer here in Texas and trying to stay cool has become our new past time! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with a card using the new June Missy Whidden Color Kitz. Have you seen this beautiful kit? I love the - [Katzelkraft Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-flower/) - Happy June and happy summer! I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog today sharing a simple flower from Katzelkraft that I colored with colored pencils. I started out stamping the image on some white paper with InkOn3 Fadeout Ink. I love this ink as it makes no-line coloring a lot easier. Once I had the - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp/) - I hope your weekend is going well! I wanted to share some exciting news, I've joined the Design Team for Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps and I'm so excited. I have been a huge fan for many years and I'm thrilled to be able to work with their products and with this awesome team. I love - [Stamperia Bookmarks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stamperia-bookmarks/) - Happy Thursday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamp Blog with a couple of bookmarks I made using a stencil from Stamperia. It's summertime here and I'm hoping to schedule a little reading time into our day so these bookmarks will come in handy. I had a background I made on watercolor paper with some Dylusions - [Fancy Blooms Background Stamping](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fancy-blooms-background-stamping/) - Happy weekend! I hope you are enjoying your day and finding a little time for some crafting. It's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge and this month's challenge is Focus in Background Stamping. Here is my DT card for this fun challenge. I started by stamping the two main floral images from - [Watercolor Sketched Floral Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/watercolor-sketched-floral-background/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a floral watercolor card I made with this gorgeous background stamp from Erin Lee Creative, the Sketched Floral Background. I love the details in this stamp and this time decided to emboss it and pull out some Daniel Smith Watercolors. I typically use blues and pinks, but this time I - [Creative Chaos](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creative-chaos/) - I hope your day is going well, I'm so excited to share my first project as a Guest Designer for Visible Image. Let me just start by saying I’m a huge fan and I love their unique images and awesome sentiments! All the products blend so well together, inspiration is easy to find. Ok on - [Visible Image Born to Dance](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-born-to-dance/) - I love this set from Visible Image and was the perfect card to make for my little one who just had her first dance recital. The ballerina is gorgeous and I love the details of this silhouette image. I started of by using Shimmerz Vibez Sweet Heart spray on Bristol Smooth paper. If you are - [Shimmerz Summer Fun](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-summer-fun/) - Happy Summer! I'm over at the Shimmerz Paint Blog today sharing some fun summer cards I made using the free Summer Fun cut file shared on the Facebook page Shimmerz Paints Sharez. Hopefully you are already part of the group, if not click on the name above and join up for some fun giveaways, contest - [Dare to Dream](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dare-to-dream/) - Happy Saturday, I'm over at the Topflight Blog with some fun coloring using this Beautiful Mandala set from Paper Rose. This gorgeous mandala is almost the size of an A2 card and makes a beautiful centerpiece for any type of card. I especially love the beautiful sentiments that come with this set. I've been playing - [Whimsy Tree with Distress Oxides](https://www.strangelycreative.com/whimsy-tree-with-distress-oxides/) - Happy Monday and I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a card I made using Distress Oxides on photo paper. I love this technique of putting a bunch of distress oxides on a craft mat and then using photo paper to pick up the colors. - [Metallic Paper Blending](https://www.strangelycreative.com/metallic-paper-blending/) - Happy Thursday! I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some Neenah Metallic Cardstock. This paper is so pretty and has a beautiful shine. I thought I would play with a little ink blending on the paper to see if I could still get the shine from the cardstock to come through. For the - [Pretty Pastels](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pretty-pastels/) - Happy July 4th! If you're in the U.S. I hope you are having a fun celebration with family and friends. Here is Texas it means days and days of firework fun which is great until the kiddos need to get to bed or the dogs need to go outside and the fireworks are still going - [Washi Tape Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/washi-tape-cards/) - Happy Friday and I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with some quick washi cards. First of all I have a confession, I am a washi lover and maybe a slight hoarder! I love washi, especially the Alexandra Renke ones but I often struggle with - [Let Your Dreams Take Flight](https://www.strangelycreative.com/let-your-dreams-take-flight/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and had a chance to craft a bit. Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with this card I made using Distress Oxide Sprays and this fabulous silhouette Girl with Balloons. I started by spraying some Distress Oxide sprays in Dried Marigold, Picked - [Pastel Peony](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pastel-peony/) - Happy Monday! It's the 15th and time for another Design Team card for The Flower Challenge. This month's challenge is Pastels. We also have another great prize this month sponsored by Bev at Uniko who is giving away one in stock stamp set. We also have another Guest Designer this month, Michelle Lupton, so make - [Baby Cards with Hero Arts Ombre Inks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/baby-cards-with-hero-arts-ombre-inks/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with some quick cards I made using some fun Hero Arts Ombre inks and Darkroom Door stamps. There are so many ways to use these beautiful Ombre Inks but for these cards I decided just to swipe the pad on the paper. I love the not - [Floral Peacock](https://www.strangelycreative.com/floral-peacock/) - Hello and thanks for stopping by. Today I'm playing with this beautiful Floral Peacock from Erin Lee Creative. I love this beautiful image and it was so fun to color with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I actually started coloring this image as part of #thedailymarker30day challenge. I love how easy it is - [Distress Oxide Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/distress-oxide-butterflies/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. Today I'm playing with some Visible Image stamps and Distress Oxides. I love using Distress Oxides on photo paper and wanted to see if I could get a fun look by stamping different layers using the oxides. This card was so fun to make and I - [Dots & Diamonds](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dots-diamonds/) - Happy Friday. I'm over on the Topflight Blog today with a fun card I made using the Hunkydory Dots to Diamonds Pad. These pads have so many fun designs to work with and create unique cards using pretty gems. These gems are so pretty and the colors are beautiful. To start I masked the leaves - [Gone from Your Side Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gone-from-your-side-butterfly/) - Happy Wednesday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a sympathy card. Unfortunately sometimes you need a sympathy card and I needed to make one for a friend. I love the Fancy Butterfly and thought it would be the perfect image to go with this From Your Side Stamp. I started - [Christmas in July](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-in-july/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a Christmas card . In case you need a little inspiration to help you get started with shopping, I have a card I made using Craft Emotions Christmas Gifts. This set is perfect for any type of Christmas card you might need. I started by - [Faerie Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/faerie-magic/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and had a chance to craft a little. This weekend I played with this beautiful set from Visible Image called Faerie Magic. I love this faerie and played around with stamping her to give her a shimmery look. To start off, I stamped the faerie image - [Shimmerz Unicorn](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-unicorn/) - Happy Tuesday! I hope you made it through Monday and your week is going well. Today I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog with a cute unicorn card I made using a variety of Shimmerz Paint products to ensure the most spark possible for my unicorn. After all unicorns and Shimmerz are know for their - [Thank You Wreath](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thank-you-wreath/) - Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog with a thank you card using some stamps from their new release and Distress Oxides. I love the look of this wreath with distress oxide blending. I used Old Paper, Evergreen Bough, and Chipped Sapphire for my background on Bristol Smooth paper. I stamped the - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp New Release Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-new-release-blog-hop/) - Welcome to the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Blog Hop to celebrate our new release! Be sure to scroll down for prize details for one lucky participant. This release is so fun with lots great snarky sentiments and fun images. You should be arriving from Martha's blog, if not be sure to check the blog list - [Favorite Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/favorite-flower/) - It's time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge and this month the theme is "Favorite Flower." We have another prize this month for the challenge so I hope that you can play along with us. Michelle from Clearly Besotted is our challenge sponsor and is giving away a gift card for £20. - [Diamonds and a Whale](https://www.strangelycreative.com/6686/) - Happy Friday and I hope you had a great week! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with another card I made using the Dots to Diamond pad by Hunkydory. I love all the different patterns this pad has and for this card I also wanted to use the Visible Image Look Forward with - [Mermaid Shimmerz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mermaid-shimmerz/) - I hope your Wednesday is going well, I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a mermaid card I made using a variety of Shimmerz products. I love how easy it is to mix and match these products to create beautiful shine and colors in any project. To create my card, I started with - [Bookmarks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bookmarks/) - Happy Friday and I hope you had a fantastic week! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with something a little different. This summer has gone too quickly and my girls go back to school next week, so I thought I would make them a couple of bookmarks for school. I used the A+ Teacher - [Peonies in Pencil](https://www.strangelycreative.com/peonies-in-pencil/) - It's time for a the reminder card over at The Flower Challenge and this month the theme is "Favorite Flower." We have another prize this month for the challenge so I hope that you can play along with us. Michelle from Clearly Besotted is our challenge sponsor and is giving away a gift card for - [That's Crafty Boho Vibes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thats-crafty-boho-vibes/) - Happy Friday I'm over on the Topflight blog today with pretty floral card. I love coloring flowers and this Boho Vibes set from That's Crafty is great with both flowers and feathers. For this card I used Copics to color in this beautiful bouquet. I stamped the image with Gina K Amalgam ink and then - [Sunset Mermaid](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunset-mermaid/) - Happy Thursday! I hope you are doing well, we've had a busy week with the first full week of school back in session. I'm not going to lie, its been hard getting back into the routine of things after a relaxed and easy going summer. I, however, did have the chance to play a little - [Sunshine Dots](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunshine-dots/) - Happy almost weekend! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a bright and shimmery card using the Dots to Diamonds Paper Pad and some sparkly Hunkydory gemstones. I chose my design and then used Distress Oxides to blend the colors. I started by blending the oxides in Wild Honey, Carved Pumpkin, Barn Door, Wilted - [Up to No Good](https://www.strangelycreative.com/up-to-no-good/) - Happy weekend! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a fun minion card from their latest release! I love these little guys and there are so many great sentiments to pair with them. I used Copics to color up the Minion Stuart Playing. I love his little smirk that could - [Here for You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/here-for-you/) - I hope you are having a great day! Today I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog with a shimmery butterfly card using a bunch of fun Shimmerz products. I love all these fun colors together and how pretty they are on this Butterfly Blossom from Reverse Confetti. I started by stamping the butterfly with Versfine - [Glittery Mermaid with Alcohol Ink](https://www.strangelycreative.com/glittery-mermaid-with-alcohol-ink/) - I hope that your week has been going well. I’m not sure if you’ve heard but it is officially fall here in the United States which means Pumpkin Spice everything. However, Houston TX where I live did not get the message as it is still 101° F which does not feel like fall. In fact if - [Visible Image Stencils with Gelatos](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-stencils-with-gelatos/) - I'm over on the Topflight blog today with a quick card I made using gelatos and some Visible Image stamps. I've had these gelatos in my stash for awhile and finally decided to play with them and use these fun Visible Image stencils - Butterfly Ink and Strobes. I love the look and texture the - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp New Release Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-new-release-blog-hop-2/) - I'm so excited to be able to take part in another great release from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps. This release: Witches Only is so fun and is perfect to create some great Halloween cards! Here is the release and there are so many great sentiments in this one! There are prizes to win for commenting - [Poppies in Alcohol Ink](https://www.strangelycreative.com/poppies-in-alcohol-ink/) - Happy September! I hope you are having a good fall! Our weather here in Texas is still in the 100s but hopefully it will fall soon. This month's new challenge over at The Flower Challenge is "Anything Goes" so I hope you'll be able to participate. Also note the The Flower Challenge has a new - [Shimmerz Fall Leaves](https://www.strangelycreative.com/6943/) - Who is ready for some fall weather? I am, but unfortunately I also live in Houston, Texas so we're still at 100˚F with no fall weather in sight. But one can dream and play in the A/C craftroom, so it feels a little like fall. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with two - [Witches Hat](https://www.strangelycreative.com/witches-hat/) - I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with another fun witch hat from their new release. Don't forget there is still a Blog Hop going on and two lucky commenters will be chosen to win $25 gift card to the store. See all the details - [Polkadoodles Build a House](https://www.strangelycreative.com/polkadoodles-build-a-house/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a cute build your own house set from Polkadoodles called Little Kingdom. This set was so fun to play with and each piece of the house is separate so you can build anything that meets your fancy. I also love the variety of sentiments in this - [One Kind Word](https://www.strangelycreative.com/6947/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Today I'm playing with some alcohol ink and the One Kind Word set from Visible Image. The sentiments in this set are awesome and I love how some of them fit in the typewriter paper. I started my card by using a background I had previously - ['Til Death](https://www.strangelycreative.com/til-death/) - Happy Monday! Thanks for stopping by. Today I have a fun anniversary card I made for my husband using the Erin Lee Creative Layering Skull. This laying skull was so fun to play with and I ended up making several colors until I decided on this version using Distress Oxides in Hickory Smoke, Antique Linen - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder/) - It's time for another The Flower Challenge reminder post and I hope you've had a chance to play along with us. This month's challenge is Anything Goes. Just a reminder we have two $25 prizes from My Favorite Things this month for the challenge winners. Also we have Michele Ferguson as a guest designer, so - [Three Girls](https://www.strangelycreative.com/three-girls/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog today with some quick tags I made for my young readers using the Studio Light Girl Boss set. These girls are so fun to play with and the best part is you can switch up the different parts to make a variety of characters. I started - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp National Coffee Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-national-coffee-day/) - Happy National Coffee Day!Today Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps is sponsoring a prize for the National Coffee Day Blog Hop. I love coffee, its truly is one of my love languages. What I don't love is when someone messes with my coffee or getting really bad coffee. In fact I'd rather go without it than - [Topflight Stamps National Coffee Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-national-coffee-day/) - Happy National Coffee Day! Today Topflight Stamps is sponsoring a prize for the National Coffee Day Blog Hop organized by the Coffee Loving Card Makers. Click on the link if you would like to check out the other sponsors participating in the Blog Hop and read below for some fun prize information. Here is the - [Visible Image Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-butterflies/) - Happy Monday! Its been a little gloomy here lately so I thought I'd brighten things up in the craft room with this Visible Image Entwined Butterflies stencil and Distress Oxides. I love Distress Oxide blending on Bristol Smooth paper because it is so easy to get a nicely blended background. For this quick card I - [Shimmerz Transformation](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7159/) - Happy Saturday! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with this beautiful Transformation set from The Ton. Since it is technically fall (we're still waiting here in Houston Texas lol), I decided to try some more Autumn colors that I normally don't use. I started by stamping the butterfly on watercolor paper and gold - [Pick of the Patch](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7161/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a cute Halloween card using Polkadoodles Pick of the Patch. I love this little set and the mouse is so cute! This set comes with only one mouse, but he or she was very easy to mask off so I could put them in - [No Good Count Phil](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7163/) - I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a fun minion card featuring Count Phil. I love this little guy and his mischievous look. These minions are so darn fun to color up and there are so many fantastic sentiments to pair with them. This just happens to be one of my - [Craftiness is Happiness](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7165/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today and playing with this MDF Life Quote from Debbie Moore. I must admit that when I first got this I wasn't sure what to do with it. As a card maker, it was a little intimidating to figure out where to start and how to - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7167/) - Welcome to the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps October New Release Blog Hop. Read below for fun Blog Hop Prize information. Today I have another fun witch hat perfect for Halloween! If you love Halloween, then this is the release for you! Here is the release with lots of fun Halloween sentiments! I started by stamping - [CAS Card for the Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/cas-card-for-the-flower-challenge/) - Happy October! This month we have another great challenge going on over at The Flower Challenge and this month celebrates cards using floral images in the Clean & Simple (CAS) card. We have a PRIZE to give away again this month. The amazing Michele from CAS-ual Fridays stamps has generously agreed to give our lucky winner - [Simple Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/simple-flowers/) - It's time for the reminder card for The Flower Challenge! I hope that you are playing along with our theme this month. CAS mean keep it clean and simple, lots of open space, limited layers and embellishments and easy to create. Also don't forget to use flowers as the main image. This month we also - [Erin Lee Creative Design New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/erin-lee-creative-design-new-release/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. Today's cards are part of the new release from Erin Lee Creative. Be sure to scroll down to check out all the details of the Blog Hop as well as the prizes. I love this Tropical Leaves Background Stamp and the fine lines of these beautiful - [Shimmerz Fall Foliage](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-fall-foliage/) - I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a fall card using Reverse Confetti's Fall Foliage and some beautiful Shimmerz paints. This month we have a Shimmerz Team Color Challenge going on. The goal was is to challenging ourselves to pick a color to use on our projects that we might not typically use. - [The Hum of Bees](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-hum-of-bees/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with this beautiful set from Hobby Arts called Bee Friendly. This set is so pretty and the sentiments are unique and there are so many ways to combine these images. To start off, I stamped the flower in Versafine ink and clear heat embossed it. I then - [Christmas Sky](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-sky/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and had a chance to play in your craft room a little. Today I'm playing with some Visible Image Christmas stamps! I can't believe how close Christmas is getting. Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? I love this Christmas Eve set and all the - [Shimmerz So Sappy Cosmos](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-sappy-flowers/) - I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with another Color Challenge card I made using So Sappy Shimmerz paints. This month the Shimmerz Design Team has been playing with the Color Challenge which was to pick a color to use on our projects that we might not typically use. I love making cards with - [Crackerbox Fall Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-falls-cards/) - Happy Thursday! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Blog with two fall cards using Distress Oxide Sprays and photo paper. I love the look of Distress Oxides on photo paper and played around making a couple of backgrounds that I turned into cards. Here is my second card using the fun Witch's - [Coffee Sparkles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-sparkles/) - Happy Friday! Today I have another coffee card using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps who is a super sponsor for the 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop. I love this blog hop and am so excited that Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp will be offering a $25 gift card to one lucky person. All winners will be - [Alcohol Inks & Embossing Paste Oh My](https://www.strangelycreative.com/alcohol-inks-embossing-paste-oh-my/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog today with some Christmas cards using the Florastelle Stencil from AALL & Create and glitter embossing paste. I love the textured glitter look the embossing paste has and the bright colors of the alcohol inks. Not your typical Christmas colors but fun all the same. I - [Topflight & the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-the-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today as part of the 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop. I love this blog hop and am so excited that Topflight Stamps will be offering a $25 gift card to one lucky person. All winners will be announced on the Coffee Lover's Blog. For my card I - [Flower Challenge #38](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-38/) - It's November which means its time for another fun challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month our challenge is to add spots or stripes to our floral card. Topflight Stamps is sponsoring a $25 gift card to their store for our challenge winner this month. I might be a little partial (since I'm on - [I "Heart" Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7593/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the new release from Erin Lee Creative called Coffee Girl. I'm also playing along with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop for Fall/Winter 2019, go check it out if you haven't already. I love this image and all the fun ways you can color it up. For my card today, - [The Girl with the Red / Blue Hair](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-girl-with-the-red-blue-hair/) - Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today I'm playing with the new release from Visible Image called Beautiful Soul. I love this set and the beautiful words it contains. I started by stamping the image on Bristol Smooth paper and gold heat embossing it. My oldest daughter saw - [Snowflakes & Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snowflakes-coffee/) - Happy Friday! I hope your week has been going well. I'm over on the Topflight blog today with a quick and fun coffee card as part of the Coffee Lovers 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop. To check out the Topflight Sponsor post click here. For my card I used the IndigoBlu Snowflakes set and - [Love, Laughter & Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-laughter-coffee/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps who is a super sponsor for the 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop. I love this blog hop and am so excited that Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp is a Super Sponsor. For today's card I used this Coffee Cup Tall stamp for my background - [Skiing By](https://www.strangelycreative.com/skiing-by/) - I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with a cute Christmas card using the Pinkfresh Studio stamp Skiing By. I love these cute little critters and the sparkle of all the Shimmerz Paints products is perfect for a snowy look. I stamped the critters with Versafine ink - [Candy Cane Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/candy-cane-flowers/) - Happy Friday! Today is the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month our challenge is to "Add Spots or Stripes" to our floral card. Topflight Stamps is sponsoring a $25 gift card to their store for our challenge winner this month so I hope you have a chance to create something beautiful! We also - [Christmas Baubles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-baubles/) - Happy Friday! Our weather here in Houston, TX has finally turned chilly and its feeling a little more like winter. Today, I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog playing with this beautiful set called Baubles from Pink Ink Design. This set has a variety of beautiful ornaments that are perfect for any type of Christmas - [Shine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shine/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well and had a wonderful weekend! We've had a couple of gloomy days so I thought I'd brighten up my craft room with this Shining Bright set from Visible Image. I love this light bulb and thought I'd play with the Strobe stencil and creating shining rays - [Shimmerz Christmas Tagz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-christmas-tagz/) - I hope you are having a wonderful day. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with some quick Christmas tags I made using a variety of the Shimmerz sprays and the Concord & 9th Snow Flurry set. After all Christmas is coming up fast and these tags will come in handy for some gifts. - [Birthday Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/7818/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a pretty birthday tag I made for my daughter's teacher. Her favorite colors are purple and teal so I fashioned this cute cupcake for her. The Celebration set from Polkadoddles is so fun and whimsy with this great cupcake and a beautiful cake as - [Grumpy Penguins](https://www.strangelycreative.com/grumpy-penguins/) - Happy Black Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving (if you are from the U.S.) and have had a chance to catch some great Black Friday deals. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a fun little Christmas card. PS - Don't forget about the Topflight Black Friday Sale lots of great - [Healing Takes Time](https://www.strangelycreative.com/healing-takes-time/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and if you were in the U.S. that your Thanksgiving was filled with lots of yummy food. I also hope you had lots of luck finding some great deals on Black Friday! Visible Image is also having a sale so go check them out as well. - [Hugs & Kisses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hugs-kisses/) - It's time for the last Flower Challenge of the year! The December Challenge is to "Use a Die" and of course flowers should be the main image. This month's challenge is being sponsored by Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps who will be awarding the winner with a $25 gift certificate to their store. I love all - [Just a Note](https://www.strangelycreative.com/just-a-note/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a clean and simple card using the Flowers in a Pot stamp from Magenta. This small rubber stamp has so many pretty details and a great addition to make a variety of cards. I started by stamping my image on Bristol Smooth paper with - [Friends Are Flakes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/friends-are-flakes/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a little bit of a snarky Christmas card. I always love the unique snark Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp creates. For my card I used the beautiful Snowflake Background. I started with Bristol Smooth paper and blended Distress Oxides in Peacock Feathers, Lucky - [Christmas Winnie](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-winnie/) - Happy Friday! I hope you had a fantastic week! I'm not sure about you but I'm still in the middle of making Christmas cards and crossing my fingers that I'll get them mailed before the new year! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun image from Polkadoodle called Winnie Bauble. I - [Beary Christmas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/beary-christmas/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog today with one of my last Christmas cards that hopefully gets mailed out tomorrow. For my card today I used a mixture of Vibez sprays and Shimmerz paints along with this cute Christmas Bear from Reverse Confetti. I started out by creating the background using the - [Christmas Roses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-roses/) - Happy Sunday! It's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp is hosting the prize and if you participate in the challenge using one of the flowers from the shop tag them using #crackerboxandsuzystamps and you will be eligible for 35% off on any of the flowers in - [Broken Pieces](https://www.strangelycreative.com/broken-pieces/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all having a great December which is a wonderful month filled with lots of fun and family but also can be hard especially for those of us who have lost loved ones. I love this set from Visible Images and the many ways to use it. Today I'm using - [Let's Be Naughty](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lets-be-naughty/) - I hope you are having a fantastic week. If you are like me, you're still running around trying to get everything done before Christmas tomorrow. I have one more Christmas card but its a little snarky because we can all use a little laugh this time of the year. As soon as I saw this - [Today is Your Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/today-is-your-day/) - Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a fantastic day and are almost ready for Christmas! Today I'm over at on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun and quick card using For The Love of Stamps Today is Your Day. I love using big sentiments and for this one I did some Distress Oxide - [Stencil Valentines](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stencil-valentines/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog today with a Valentines Day card. I hope you all made it through Christmas without too much stress and some good memories. I'm still working on packing all the decorations away but thought I'd take a break to make a Valentines Day card.. For my card - [New Year, New Vision](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-year-new-vision/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are recuperating from the Christmas holiday. Today I'm getting ready for the New Years and am playing with the Count Me In Visible Image stencil. I thought this stencil would be perfect for the New Year count down and I love this sentiment. I started - [Shimmerz Snowflakes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-snowflakes/) - Happy New Years Eve day! I'm not sure what 2020 has in store for you but I hope it is something good. Today I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog playing with some snowflake stencils and Dazzlers and Texturez embossing pastes. For my first two cards, I played around with spraying Vibez and Coloringz on - [Winter Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-flowers/) - Happy New Year! I hope you has a wonderful celebration! A new year and new month means it is time for another challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month's challenge is to use florals on a shaped card. This month's challenge is being sponsored by Alex Syberia who has a Etsy store filled with - [Be Bold Be Brave](https://www.strangelycreative.com/be-bold-be-brave/) - Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and that 2020 is a great year for all of you! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a distress ink card using PaperArtsy stamps. I love this JOFY 25 heart and the beautiful writing and it stamps so perfectly. I paired it - [Love You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-you/) - Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well. This is the first week my kids are back in school after Christmas break so its been a little rough getting back on schedule. I had some time to craft while they were gone and today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Blog with - [It's a Girl Thing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/its-a-girl-thing/) - Welcome to my project for the "It's A Girl Thing" Turner Syndrome Awareness 2nd Annual Blog Hop! Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born with only one X chromosome, instead of two, leaving her with life-long medical issues and learning disabilities. This condition occurs one in 2,500 female births worldwide, but is - [Encourage One Another](https://www.strangelycreative.com/you-make-a-difference/) - I hope you are having a great start to the new year. Do you make New Year's Resolutions? To be honest, I'm not very good at resolutions, but the last couple of years I've been picking one word for the year. This year it is ENCOURAGE and so today I'm playing with some Vibez sprays - [Giraffe Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/giraffe-birthday/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun giraffe card I made for my daughter's friend for her birthday. I love this image from Pink Ink Design and what is even more fun, she comes with sunglasses! This giraffe was so fun to color up. For my card I stamped - [Dragonflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dragonflies/) - Happy Monday and I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had a little time to play in the craft room between running my kids around from basketball and birthday parties and made a fun tag using the Visible Image Live in the Moment set. I started out with a background I had made previously - [Winter Flowers Take 2](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-flowers-take-2/) - Happy middle of the month! I hope your January is going well. It's time for the reminders post for the Flower Challenge. This month is all about shaped cards. This month's challenge is being sponsored by Alex Syberia who has a Etsy store filled with gorgeous digital images. She is also giving the winner of - [You Are My Forever](https://www.strangelycreative.com/you-are-my-forever/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on theCrackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a Love / Valentine's Day card using this beautiful Phineas the Peacock image. I started off with Bristol Smooth paper and used Color Bursts which are color pigment powders that are activated with water. I sprinkled a little of the blue on my paper - [Hearts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hearts/) - Happy Friday! I'm at Creativation with Topflight Stamps this week and so excited! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a quick card using the Heart Stencil from Alexandra Renke and Distress Oxides and some tips from Kathy Racoosin from her Online Card Class called The Coloring Challenge Roadtrip. I love this stencil - [For You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/for-you/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog today. Last week I had the opportunity to attend Creativation for the first time. It was a wonderful experience and I had the chance to see the new products as well as watch artists create amazing projects. One of the artist I watched was Azoline Koopsen - [Erin Lee Creative New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/erin-lee-creative-new-release/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. Today's cards are part of the new release from Erin Lee Creative. I love this release and have made five cards because I had so much fun playing with this release! Be sure to scroll down to check out all the details of the Blog Hop - [There's No Place Like Home](https://www.strangelycreative.com/theres-no-place-like-home/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with this fun Oz Dorothy & Toto set from Visible Image. I was at the Creativation Trade Show last week and it was so fun but it was also nice to get back to my comfortable home and family. I love the sentiment in this set and thought it would - [Shimmery Hello](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmery-hello/) - Hello everyone, I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a quick card I made using some vibrant Shimmerz Vibez Sprays. I love using Vibez and combining colors to see what happens. For this card I sprayed several layers of Sweet Heart Vibez on some watercolor paper. I let the layer dry and repeated - [All Things Grow with Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/all-things-grow-with-love-2/) - Happy Friday! You made it through the week yeah! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blogwith a mixed media card I made using the gel press, distress oxides, the Lavina Background Script, and AALL & Create Heart set. This card has tons of hearts which is perfect for the great SALE Topflight has going on - [Adding Leaves](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adding-leaves/) - It's February which means it is time for another Flower Challenge! This month the challenge is to use leaves with our floral image. We also have a Guest Designer this month, Galina Filippenko. Check out her beautiful card and blog here. Here is my card this month. I love using this Crown Bloom set from - [Warm Heart](https://www.strangelycreative.com/warm-heart/) - Today I'm playing with this adorable Erin Lee Creative stamp called Koko Girl Sled. I love this image and the cute little fox. I stamped the images on Bristol Smooth paper with Versfine ink and clear heat embossed them. I colored the images with Zig Real Brush markers and then used the coordinating dies to - [Easter Wishes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-easter/) - I hope you are having a relaxing day. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with an Easter card using this beautiful Cross with Heart stamp. To create this card I started with a background I previously made using a gel press and distress oxide inks. You can find more about how - [Doodles with PaperArtsy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/doodles-with-paperartsy/) - I'm over on the Topflight stamp blog today with a fun and bright card I made using some PaperArtsy supplies. When I was at Creativation this year, I was able to take a PaperArtsy class and play around with some fun stamps and paints. I made this card using the techniques I learned. I'm still - [Ruffled Peony with Shimmerz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/ruffled-peony-with-shimmerz/) - Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well so far. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog with a peony card I made using a digital stamp my friend Rachel Vass created and has available in her Etsy store. I love using Inklingz and Creameez to watercolor this beautiful peony. I started by printing - [Gel Press with Visible Image](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-with-visible-image/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I've been having lots of fun with making backgrounds with my gel press. Today I'm playing with some Visible Image stencils and stamps to make some more fun gel press backgrounds. I love the soft look of the gel press background with the distress oxides. - [Adding Leaves to Spring Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adding-leaves-to-spring-flowers/) - Happy Saturday! It's time for the reminder post for the Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to use leaves with our floral image. We also have a Guest Designer this month, Galina Filippenko. Check out her beautiful card and blog here. Here is my card this month using Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers and Even - [I Can't Hear You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/i-cant-hear-you/) - Happy Hump Day. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a fun Easter card using these chocolate bunnies stamp and distress oxide reinkers. I was using the February Monochromatic Theme in the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp FB group. I wanted to see what kind of card I could make with browns - [Enjoy The Little Things](https://www.strangelycreative.com/enjoy-the-little-things/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with another fun PaperArtsy plaque. I've been having so much fun with this PaperArtsy ETS 34 set that I wanted to make something bigger than a card. I started with some Bristol Smooth paper and added some PaperArtsy fresco paint in Summer Sky and Twilight - [Green Eggs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/green-eggs/) - Happy last week of February. I can't believe how fast this month has gone by. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with another Easter card using these Easter Egg stamp and green embossing powders. I was using the February Monochromatic Theme and wanted to see what kind of card I could - [Visible Image Total Chaos](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-total-chaos/) - Today I'm playing with some products from Visible Image's new release. My first card is using the Total Chaos set and the Square Route stencil. I love the large flower and can't wait to use the other stamps in the set as well. I started off by blending Distress Oxides on Bristol Smooth paper. I - [Rainbow Cupcakes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/rainbow-cupcakes/) - Happy Wednesday! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with have a fun birthday card using Visible Image cupcakes and lots of vibrant Coloringz and Spritz. I love all these gorgeous rainbow of colors. I started by stamping the Visible Image cupcakes on Bristol Smooth paper and heat embossing them with WOW Clear Sparkle. - [Katzelkraft Daisy Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-daisy-butterfly/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing with the Katzelkraft theme of the week. I love the variety of styles Katzelkraft offers in their stamps and for today I picked the Daisy Butterfly with a large bloom and gorgeous butterfly. Remember with all Katzelkraft stamps you will also want to make sure - [Flower Challenge Anything Goes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-anything-goes/) - Happy March! I can't believe how fast February went by. It's time for another Flower Challenge and this month it is: Don't forget, if you are playing along, use florals as your main image. Also, this month Rachel Vass from our Design Team is sponsoring the challenge. She has an Etsy shop and has beautiful - [2020 Vision](https://www.strangelycreative.com/2020-vision/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with some more Visible Image new releases. I started with using my gel press with Distress Oxides in Squeezed Lemonade, Mermaid Lagoon, Lucky Clover, and Blueprint Sketch. On the last press, I used the Visible Image Square Route Stencil on my gel press to pick up - [Graciellie Design & WOW! Embossing Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/graciellie-design-wow-embossing-hop/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are gearing up for a wonderful weekend. I'm taking part in a fun Instagram Hop with Graciellie Design and WOW! Embossing Powders and wanted to share my cards here as well. Scroll down for more information on the Giveaway! I made multiple cards for the hop and love working with - [Good Friends](https://www.strangelycreative.com/good-friends/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a fun and a little snarky card I made for a friend. I love this sentiment and it isn't everyday you get to send a friend some bras! lol I started out stamping the bras in Archival Ink and then using Zig - [Distress Oxide Blending](https://www.strangelycreative.com/8891/) - Today I'm playing with a great Visible Image stencil called Renaissance and some Distress Oxide blending. I love the fine lines on this stencil and there are so many great ways to use it. Today I decided to go with some masculine colors and used browns for my background. I first used the Gathered Twig - [Snarky Fairy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snarky-fairy/) - Happy Thursday! I hope you week has been going well. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with another snarky card for you, not just because I love the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps snark but because it is also on sale! I love this Fairy Blowing Stars and her beautiful silhouette but - [Topflight Stamps 3rd Birthday Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-3rd-birthday-blog-hop/) - WINNER UPDATE : Dee Earnshaw you are the winner of my $15 Topflight Gift Code. Please email me at: strangelycreativecards@gmail.com. It's Topflight Stamps 3rd birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase birthday cards using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all - [Flower Card Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-card-reminder/) - Happy Sunday! I hope you are all staying healthy and well. It's time for the reminder card for The Flower Challenge and this month's challenge is "Anything Goes." This month's challenge is being sponsored by one of our Design Team members, Rachel Vass who is now designing floral images and has an Etsy store here. - [Mother's Day Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mothers-day-flower/) - I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy. Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog with a Mother's Day cards using PaperArtsy Fresco paints and this big PaperArtsy flower. I love how easy it is to use these paints and the beautiful colors available. For the background, I started with some white - [Shimmery Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmery-birthday/) - Happy Tuesday and I hope you are staying healthy and well during this strange time we are all going through. Today I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog sharing a couple of cards I made for the Shimmerz Spring Forward Challenge. The challenge is all about making a layout or card WITHOUT using PATTERNED PAPER!! - [Things with Wings](https://www.strangelycreative.com/things-with-wings/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun Carabelle Studio card. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy and sane. The kids are home from school which, as most of you know, means a lot more hectic and not much time in the craft room. I did however - [Break Free](https://www.strangelycreative.com/break-free/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy and sane. Today I'm playing with this Break Free Set from Visible Image which mirrors my sentiment as we start our 3rd week of social distancing and in close quarters with my wonderful family. I love this stamp set and the great images - [Mermaid Friends](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mermaid-friends/) - Happy Tuesday and I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with another snarky card for you, because who can resist snarky sentiments? Also remember that all snarky sentiments on sale this month! I love using silhouettes and this Mermaid silhouette and I - [Strong Together](https://www.strangelycreative.com/strong-together/) - Happy Monday and I hope the start of this new week finds you healthy and well. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paintz Blog today with another card I made for the Shimmerz Spring Forward Challenge. The challenge is all about making a layout or card WITHOUT using PATTERNED PAPER!! I made a fun background using - [WOW! Embossing April Creative Guest](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-creative-guest/) - Happy April 1st. I have some exciting news to share (and no it's not an April Fools joke). I've been asked to the the WOW! Embossing April Guest Designer! I'm thrilled and love all beautiful colors and variety of products of WOW! Embossing. It is amazing how much embossing powders can add to any project. - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Anniversary](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-anniversary/) - Happy April Fools Day lol! I'm so excited to share with you a new release from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps and a fun Blog Hop to celebrate with them (no its not a joke!) FYI come back every week on Wednesday in April for another stamp release and blog hop. And of course it won't - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Week 2 Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-week-2-blog-hop/) - It's the second week in April which means it is time for another great stamp release and Blog Hop from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp. Scroll down for more Blog Hop and prize information. Here is my card for the hop today! I love this sweet Unicorn paired with this fun sentiment. I started by stamping - [No Special Reason](https://www.strangelycreative.com/no-special-reason/) - Happy . . . day, wait what day is it today lol. I'm not sure if you are feeling the same way, but all the days are blurring together. Anyway, I hope you are having a great day and today I'm over on the Crackerbox &Suzy Stamp blog. Hopefully you've had a chance to hop - [Flower Challenge Spring / Autumn](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-spring-autumn/) - Its April which means its time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for April is ..... Our Guest Designer this month is Trina P from Phamtasticdesign our October winner. Do check out her blog if you have a minute as - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Week 3 Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-week-3-blog-hop/) - I'm so excited to share with you the 3rd April stamp release from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps and a fun Blog Hop to celebrate with them. This week is all about snarky sentiments which I absolutely love! FYI come back every week on Wednesday in April for another stamp release and blog hop. And of - [Embossing and Alcohol Inks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossing-and-alcohol-inks/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun and quick card using some new alcohol inks and texture paste. We've been stuck at home, as I'm sure most of you have, so I decided to play with the new Ranger Alcohol - [Embossed Glitter Paper](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossed-glitter-paper/) - Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog today with another fun way to use WOW! Embossing powders. For today's card I made glitter paper using embossing powder. I started out by taking some left over paper in my stash and cutting them to similar lengths. I then smooshed the papers - [Darkroom Door Father's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-fathers-day-card/) - Happy Friday! Ericka here, and I hope you all are doing well! Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog with a mixed media Father's Day card using Darkroom Door Supplies. I love the look the bright colors of these sprays have and the variety of fun background stamps in the Darkroom Door Number Medley. I - [Visible Image "Social Distancing" Birthday Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-social-distancing-birthday-cards/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with some Visible Image sets to make some Masculine "Social Distancing" Birthday cards. We won't be able to be there in person but are still sending out some happy thoughts. My first card is using the Robot Data set and playing along with Rainbow Challenge over on the Visible Image - [Shimmerz Celebrate](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz/) - I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paintz blog here with a quick card I made using Vibez spray. Like most of the country, I'm homeschooling my little ones along with doing all my other duties so it seems like I have very little time to create. - [Spread Joy Not Germs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spread-joy-not-germs/) - I hope you are all doing safe and well. I'm so excited to be able to participate in the #SpreadJoyNotGerms Blog Hop. Thanks for stopping by to check out my cards as part of the WOW! Embossing Blog. Scroll down for more details on the Blog Hop as well as information on prizes you could - [Embossed Mandala](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossed-mandala/) - Happy Wednesday and I hope you all had a wonderful Easter celebration. I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog today with a embossed mandala card. I love this beautiful Mandala die from Altenew and thought that the Trio Gemstone with Midnight Dream would be the perfect colors. I started by die cutting the mandala from - [The Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-reminder-2/) - Happy Wednesday! Its time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month our theme is 'Spring/Autumn." Our sponsor this month is Bugaboo Stamps and they are giving the winner a$12 gift code (approx 4 digi stamps.) They have some great designs and all the design team members have made cards with their digis. - [Foxy Hi](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foxy-hi/) - I hope this Friday finds you safe and healthy. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog with a quick card using the AALL & Create Foxy Friends set. I love these fun little foxes and their expressions. I colored up this cute little fox with Copics and colored pencils for a simple card. I stamped - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Week 4 Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-week-4-blog-hop/) - I'm so excited to share with you the 4th April stamp release from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps and a fun Blog Hop to celebrate with them. This week is all about flowers which I absolutely love! FYI come back next week on Wednesday for the BIG Celebration. And of course it won't be a Anniversary - [Snarky Best Friends](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snarky-best-friends/) - I hope you are all doing well today and staying healthy and safe. I'm not sure about you but this social distancing is getting hard and I'm missing my good friends, especially those who have the same snarky sense of humor. Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog, and I made a - [Tall Sparkly Hello](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkly-tall-hello/) - Happy Wednesday and I hope you are having a wonderful week. I'm over on theWOW! Embossing Blog today with a sparkly giraffe card. I love this gorgeous giraffe from Pink Ink Designs and thought that it would be perfect using the sparkly Tracy Scott Trio Gemstone powders. The giraffe is a large stamp so I - [Thank YOU Nurses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thank-you-nurses/) - I hope you are all doing well today and staying healthy and safe. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog today. I just wanted to send a big Thank You to all of you who are health care professionals as well as those of you who are working hard to help protect us. - [Zentangle PaperArtsy Mandala](https://www.strangelycreative.com/zentangle-paperartsy-mandala/) - Happy Friday! How is your week going? I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today. I don't know about you, but things are getting a little crazy here at home with the kids, homeschooling, housework and all the other things that come with being in the house too long. I was able to escape some - [Monochrome Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/monochrome-flower-challenge/) - Happy May! Wow it seems like April flew by and I can't believe we are already in May. Today we have a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is "Monochrome". Monochrome means either 'black and white' or varying tones of one color. We are also allowing white card bases and - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Big Celebration](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamps-big-celebration/) - Today is the Anniversary Blog Hop for Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp. We've had an exciting month with lots of new stamps released and I hope that we've been able to inspire you as well. Thank you to all of you who have left comments along the way, I really appreciate them and they always put - [A Fabulous Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-fabulous-day/) - I hope you are all doing well and having a fantastic day. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today using the Shimmerz Lovely Balloons set with some Inklingz and Creameez. I love this fun balloon set and all the beautiful creations you can make with it. I started by stamping the image on Bristol - [WOW! Embossing Powder and Picket Fence Studio Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-powder-and-picket-fence-studio-blog-hop/) - Happy Friday and welcome to the WOW! Embossing Powder and Picket Fence Studio Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from the talented Lisa's blog, if not no worries you can find the full Blog Hop deatils below. I'm so excited to take participate in this hop between two great companies. I might have had - [Darkroom Door Warm Wishes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-warm-wishes/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are having a good week. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with a couple sets from Darkroom Door to make two cards. I love this Warm Wishes set and was inspired by a class I took from Rachel Greig at Darkroom Door when I was at Creativation this - [Superhero Masks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/superhero-masks/) - Happy May! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog with a quick card I made for my aunt and uncle to include in a package of masks I am sending them. I first started with some Distress Oxides in Festive Berry and Worn Lipstick. I masked off half of my card and blended - [Summer Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/summer-flowers/) - Happy May! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing our weekly theme of "Summer" with this fun flower card using PaperArtsy Zinski set. This is such a fun set to color up. The main image is a cute elephant, but for the summer theme, I wanted to use the flowers. I started by stamping - [Shimmerz Rainbow](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-rainbow/) - I hope you are all doing well and having a fantastic day. I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog today playing with the Shimmerz Paints and making a fun rainbow card. I love all the beautiful and bright Shimmerz available and thought I'd play around making a rainbow. I stamped the Essentials by Ellen Over - [Monochrome Pink](https://www.strangelycreative.com/monochrome-pink/) - Happy Friday and I can't believe we are already half way through May. I hope you are all doing well. It's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge and this month's theme is "Monochrome" Here is my card using shades of pink along with the Altenew Build A Flower Peony Blossom. I - [Darkroom Door Old Classic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-old-classic/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a birthday card I made for my husband's 50th. I can't believe how old we are getting lol. I love the Classic Car Vol 2 set from Darkroom Door and this sentiment is perfect for a 50th birthday! To start out, I created the - [Stars & Stripes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stars-stripes/) - Happy Monday and I hope you are all doing well. Today, I'm playing along with the Visible Image Facebook Challenge for May which is Red, White, and Blue. Click here for the link to play along. I started out by smooshing Distress Ink in Candied Apple and Salty Ocean on my craft mat and picking - [WOW! Embossing & Coffee Lovers Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-coffee-lovers-hop/) - Welcome to the 2020 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I'm so excited to take part in one of my favorite events. For me, this blog hop is a combination of two of my favorite things, crafting and coffee (still waiting for the wine and crafting blog hop but I guess that could get - [Topflight Stamps & Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today as part of the 2020 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I'm so excited to take part in one of my favorite events. For me, this blog hop is a combination of two of my favorite things, crafting and coffee (still waiting for the - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp & Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - I'm so excited to have a chance to make a card for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps. There is a wonderful selection of coffee and drink stamps and you can check them out here use the coupon code: CoffeeHop25 for 25% off too. Here is my card for the hop. - [Father's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fathers-day-card/) - Happy Tuesday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with another quick card I made for Father's Day, which will be here before you know it. I first started with Bristol Smooth paper and smooshed Distress Oxides in Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain. I took some Twilight Fresco Chalk Paint and added random - [Mr. Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mr-coffee/) - Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a couple more coffee cards I made for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop which Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps is participating in as one of the sponsoring companies.There is a wonderful selection of coffee and drink stamps and you can check them out here use - [Blue Shimmerz Rose](https://www.strangelycreative.com/blue-shimmerz-rose/) - Happy Wednesday (in case you need a little reminder like me lol). I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a watercolor card I made using Spritz and Inklingz. I started out by spraying my background with Spritz Practice What You Preach. I let it dry and then light sprayed a little Mango Madness - [Foiled Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foiled-coffee/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with one more coffee inspiration for the last day of the 2020 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I hope you have had the chance to hop along and get inspired by all of the beautiful creations! Today I'm using the Katzelkraft Coffee and - [Foil Vision](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foil-vision/) - Happy Monday. I hope you are safe and well.Today I'm playing with some Visible Image and WOW! Embossing to make a fun card. I started off by taking a background I had made previously watercoloring stripes. I then used an anti static tool on the background to make sure there were no oils to attract - [WOW! Embossing Fab Foils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-fab-foils/) - Hello and happy Sunday. Today, I'm playing with some WOW! Embossing Fab Foils and making lots of shiny backgrounds and cards. I love the look of all the the fabulous colors of WOW! Embossing foils. For today's projects I used Dark Blue, Turquoise, and Pink. There are also a variety of ways you can use - [Navy and Gray Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/navy-and-gray-flowers/) - I hope you are doing well. It's June and that means it is time for another Flower Challenge. This month's challenge is using Navy & One Other color. Our Guest Designer this month is Jenny Hall from jennyhalldesign.com, go check out here beautiful creations. Today I made a card using Altenew's Peony Bouquet. I stamped - [Feather and Spray](https://www.strangelycreative.com/feather-and-spray/) - Happy Weekend! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a card I made using the That's Crafty Boho Vibes Set 2.and Dina Wakley Media Gloss Sprays. I love this set because it has both flowers and a large feather. I started by spraying the new Dina Wakley Media Gloss sprays on my background. These - [Watercolored Peony](https://www.strangelycreative.com/9903/) - Happy Monday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a watercolor card using the Peony Large stamp. I love how pretty this flower is and was excited to play around with it. I started by stamping the flowers on watercolor paper and heat embossing them in white. I started layering my watercolor using - [PaperArtsy Butterfly Play with Foil](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-butterfly-play/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight stamps blog with a couple of projects I made using the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 39 stamp. I love this beautiful butterfly and the added bonus of the flowers. I started by using a couple of background I had made here using a gel press and Distress Oxides. I - [Visible Image Repurposed Box](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-repurposed-box/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are doing well. I'm eagerly awaiting the new Visible Image stamps that have just been released have you seen them yet? Check them out here. Today I thought I would play along with the Visible Image Facebook Challenge to Up-cycle an item using VI products. My husband loves to collect - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder-2/) - I hope you are all doing well. It mid June which means it is time for The Flower Challenge reminder. This month's challenge is all about Navy and one other color. I made two cards different cards both using navy and gold but different techinques. For my first card I used the Pinkfresh Dainty Blossoms - [Musical Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/musical-butterfly/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are all doing well. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a Butterfly Music card using Distress Oxides blending. I've realized looking at my past cards I've been focusing on butterflies. I love this one because it has gorgeous details both on the butterfly and the music - [Darkroom Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-butterflies/) - Happy Friday! I hope you all had a good week. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing the Darkroom Door theme this week with this beautiful Butterflies background stamp. There are so many great ways to use this amazing background stamp but for my card today I used an alcohol ink background. I took - [Shimmerz Dragonfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-dragonfly/) - I hope you all had a good weekend! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog with a fun dragonfly card using some Shimmerz Vibez, Inklingz, and a new product coming soon called Foilz. I love the gold look of the Foilz on the card. The color is amazing and it goes on super smooth, a - [Shimmerz Happy Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-happy-day/) - Hello! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a quick card I made using some Shimmerz paints. I love the the beautiful colors of the Shimmerz Paints. I created this background with some leftover paints on my brush after I had mixed the Shimmerz. Instead of rinsing off my brush when I was - [Plant Kindness](https://www.strangelycreative.com/plant-kindness/) - Hello! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today with a card using this beautiful Blowing Flower Tree with a Distress Oxide background. I love all the blowing tree stamps and I pretty they look on an type of card.For this card, I used a background I had previously made with photo paper - [WOW Primary Mandala](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-primary-mandala/) - I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog with a mandala card using lots of beautiful WOW! Embossing powders . I love this mandala and coordinating die from Concord & 9th and decided to make a multi colored layered card. I had made the background previously using Distress Oxides and a gel press and had the - [Gel Printing and Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-printing-and-embossing/) - Happy Friday! I hope your week went well. Today, I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the Carabelle Studio Postcard and some gel press prints I had saved in my stash. I also am using embossing powders to add texture and shine to my cards. For my first card I used embossing ink to - [Flower Challenge Summer/Winter](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-summer-winter/) - Happy 4th of July! I hope you are having a fun weekend. It's time for another Flower Challenge and this month is all about: Our guest designer this month is Mac Mable so go check out her beautiful creations! I created two cards today - one for Summer and one for Winter. For the winter - [New Release Visible Image Stencils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-release-visible-image-stencils/) - Happy Monday! There is a fun release this week of some great Visible Image stencils. Today, I'm showcasing a several of the new stencils and different ways to use them. For my first card I used the new Daisy Daisy stencil along with Mesh It Up. I started with a gel press print that I - [Stencil Play](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stencil-play/) - Happy Friday and 4th of July Weekend! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing around with a couple of stencils and techniques. For my first card I blended Distress Oxides in Squeezed Lemonade, Seedless Preserve, and Mermaid Lagoon on Bristol Smooth paper. I then used transparent texture paste with the PaperArtsy PS143 Stencil - [Coloring with Embossing Powder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coloring-with-embossing-powder/) - Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well. Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog with some ice cream cards because it is summer after all! For my first card I'm using the Ice Cream 3 Scoops stamp with some WOW! Embossing Powder. I started by stamping the image in Versafine - [Snowflakes in July](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snowflakes-in-july/) - Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week, I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog creating Christmas cards. I made several cards using the Darkroom Door Snowflake Background stamp along with the Christmas Sentiment Strip. I started by using PaperArtsy Infusions, which are watercolor powders that are activated with water on watercolor paper. I - [Summer Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/summer-flowers-2/) - Happy Wednesday! It's the 15th so its time for the reminder card for The Flower Challenge. This month's challenge is all about creating a flower card with the Summer or Winter theme. For my card today I used the Essentials by Ellen Mondo Sakura colored up with Zig markers and colored pencils. I started by - [Visible Image and Nuvo Drops](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-and-nuvo-drops/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with some more Visible Image. For my first project, I used a background I had created with a gel plate. I had been playing with the MINC Toner Ink and the scribble image from the Don't Judge set. I then used the butterfly from the Summer Wings set and colored - [Shimmerz Tiles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmerz-tiles/) - Happy mid week! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a fun bright card I made with Vibez sprays and Sizzix Tim Holtz hexagon dies. I love these beautiful and bright colors. I started by spraying Vibez in Sweet Heart, Hermit the Frog, and Jeni B Bleu on photo paper and then set - [Take Risks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/take-risks/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a quick card I made using some Visible Image sets and Distress Oxides. I used the flower from the Total Chaos set along with the sentiment from Just Be Happy. I started with Bristol Smooth paper and masked a portion of it off. I then - [WOW! Darkroom Door Arrows](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-darkroom-door-arrows/) - Hello! Today I'm playing with WOW! Embossing Gold Pearl embossing powder. I love the soft gold look the pearl powder has on a background. I started by creating a watercolor background with Ken Oliver Color Bursts in Violet, Orchid, and Metallic Amethyst (which gives the background a little shimmer). Once the background was dry, I - [You're Nuts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/youre-nuts/) - Hello! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog today. I hope you had a good weekend. Today I have a fun card using the Flowers in a Vase stamp paired with a little bit of snark. Call me crazy (lol) but I love pairing up pretty images with some an unexpected snarky sentiment. - [Darkroom Door Fun Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-fun-flowers/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a Fun Flower background card using Darkroom Door. I love these whimsical flowers and all the fun ways you can use this background. I created the background by first using the Hunkydory Prism Powders which are bright color powders with beautiful shimmer. I then used - [Shimmery Dragonfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dragonfly/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog with a fun dragonfly card using Distress Inks and embossing powder. I started out by smooshing some Distress Ink in Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, and Salty Ocean on my craft mat and picking up the color on a piece of Bristol Smooth cardstock. Once - [Be True To You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/be-true-to-you/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with some WOW! Embossing Powders and Reverse Confetti. I love the soft gold look of the Gold Pearl. I started out making the flowers for my card. I took the Reverse Confetti Peony set and stamped out the images and heat embossed them with a mixture of the Gold Pearl - [Thank You Shimmerz](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thank-you-shimmerz/) - Happy mid week! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints blog with my last Design Team post. I've had so much fun playing with these wonderful products and being part of the Design Team. However, sometimes life gets really busy especially when starting a new job. Before I go I have a couple of cards I - [Something Different](https://www.strangelycreative.com/something-different/) - Happy Friday! I' m over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a panel I made using a variety of supplies including this beautiful set from Stamperia called Sea World Lady. I had a panel I had made using my gel plate with some paints and thought it would make an beautiful background for an embossed - [Pink and Brown Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pink-brown-flower-challenge/) - Happy September! It's time for another challenge over at The Flower Challenge and this month is ..... We are being sponsored this month by the amazing Bugaboo Stamps again, with a $12 gift code for our winner , (approx 4 digital stamps). I love the variety of the digital stamps and was so excited - [Flower Challenge - Add Sparkle](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-add-sparkle/) - Happy August! I hope you are all doing well. This month challenge over at The Flower Challenge is all about adding sparkle. Our Guest Designer this month is Darnell from djkardkreations so check out her blog for some beautiful inspiration along with the other Design Team members. For my card this month I used - [Dots to Diamonds Umbrella](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dots-to-diamonds-umbrella/) - I hope you are having a good weekend. I'm over on the Topfight Stamps Blog playing with the Hunkydory Dots to Diamonds Pad 2. I love these pads and the variety of designs you can use with your gemstones. I blended Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistashio, Mermaid Lagoon, and Blueprint Sketch into the background with - [Visible Image Hope Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-hope-flower/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. I'm playing with the Visible Image Total Chaos set along with the Mesh It Up Stencil. I love this big bold flower and have so much fun coloring it up. I started blending Spun Sugar Distress Oxide on my background. I then used the Mesh It - [WOW Go See Explore](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-go-see-explore/) - I hope you are all doing well. I'm playing with some WOW! Embossing Powder today along with the Darkroom Door World Mapr background stamp. I used the World Map Background stamp from Darkroom Door and love the details. I started by using Chartreuse Color Bursts pigment powder on watercolor paper to create a colorful background. - [WOW! Embossing & Kat Scrappiness Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-kat-scrappiness-blog-hop/) - Welcome to the WOW! Embossing Powder & Kat Scrappiness Blog Hop! We have TWO days of inspiration for you using Kat Scrappiness Stamps, Dies, and Embellishments and WOW! Embossing Powders. And of course there are amazing PRIZES! WOW! Embossing Powders is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to either their UK or USA Store and - [Doodling with PaperArtsy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/doodling-with-paperartsy/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog with a card I made with a variety of PaperArtsy sets and added some doodling for a fun look. I used the PaperArtsy Tracey Scott set ETS 34 and ETS 23. I love these sets and they go so well together and make adding doodling lines - [Two Tone 60's Sentiment](https://www.strangelycreative.com/two-tone-60s-sentiment/) - Happy mid week! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a fun 60's sentiment card using two different colors for the sentiment. I love this fun Zippity Do Dah sentiment and it reminds me of the song we used to sing when we were little. I wanted to stamp the sentiment - [Making Petals with PaperArtsy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/making-petals-with-paperartsy/) - Happy Friday! Ericka here and I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some more PaperArtsy and making petals with the new Tracy Scott 45 set. I was going to originally make a card with these fun petals that I doodled on with white pen, but instead turned it into a 7x7 panel. I - [WOW! Masculine Thank You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow/) - Hello, Ericka here with a fun masculine Thank You card using a Distress Oxide background with lots of fun WOW! Embossing Powders. I created a background with Distress Oxides in Walnut Stain and Speckled Egg with a gel press. I love using the gel press to create a variety of textures on my back I - [How to Create a Rainbow Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/10645/) - Happy Monday! I can't believe August is almost over. Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a fun rainbow alcohol ink background which goes perfectly with the new 60's release. I started with Yupo paper and a alcohol blending tool and added stripes of pink, blue and yellow alcohol ink to - [Visible Image How Fragile](https://www.strangelycreative.com/10647/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. Today I am using the How Fragile stamp set from Visible Image to create a masculine card. I love the fine detail lines of this set and thought it would be fun to add some embossing powder to highlight the fractures. I started with a piece - [You Perk Me Up](https://www.strangelycreative.com/you-perk-me-up/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a fun coffee card using the Darkroom Door Coffee Time set with Distress Oxide blending I love this fun stamp set and can't wait to use it to make some more coffee cards. I started by making the background and blending Distress Oxides in - [Visible Image Autumn Leaves](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-autumn-leaves/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a with a sparkly Autumn leaf card using Visible Image stencils. It's September which means fall isn't too far away, unless you live in south Texas which means it go from 100 degrees to a 95 if we are lucky lol. I started with a - [Reminder Card for Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-card-for-flower-challenge/) - I hope you are having a good week. Today is the day for the reminder card for the Flower Challenge. We are being sponsored this month by the amazing Bugaboo Stamps, with a $12 gift code for our winner, (approx 4 digital stamps). I love the variety of the digital stamps and was so excited - [Visible Image Christmas Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-release/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and. a chance to get crafty. I received a special delivery from Visible Image and was able to play with some of the Christmas New Release Items. Today I will share one of my cards but I'll be posting more of these fabulous stamps and - [WOW! Embossing Changers with Christmas Stencils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-changers-with-christmas-stencils/) - Happy weekend! Today I'm making another Christmas card using the New Visible Image Christmas Stencils with WOW! Changers. Have you had a chance to play with the WOW! Changers? If not you really should as it adds a variety of different looks to your embossing powder stash, which, in my book, is always a good - [Quick and Easy Halloween Card with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-and-easy-halloween-card-with-crackerbox-suzy-stamp/) - Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful three day weekend. I'm over on the Crackerbox and Suzy Stamp blog today with a quick and easy Halloween card. I love this Witches Hat with the fun spider and thought it would be perfect for my Halloween card. I used a background I had in - [Visible Image Snow](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-snow/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are all doing well. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a quick winter card using the Visible Image Snow Is Falling set. I started by making a background using Bristol Paper and PaperArtsy In the Navy Infusions. Once it was dry. I used a some Blueprint Sketch Distress - [Carabelle Studio Little Witch](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-studio-little-witch/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun Halloween card using Carabelle Studio Pretty Witch. Have you started making your Halloween cards yet? This set is perfect for a not so scary card. I started by creating a background using the Dina Wakly Media sprays. While that was drying, I stamped the witch - [National Coffee Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/national-coffee-blog-hop/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog celebrating National Coffee Day! Topflight Stamps one of the 31 Super Sponsors who are joining in the fun so make sure to hop on over to the blog and leave a comment for a chance to win! Today, I made two cards using the Darkroom Door Coffee Time - [Glow In the Dark Ghosts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/glow-in-the-dark-ghosts/) - Hello! Ericka here with a fun and quick Glow In the Dark card using the Ghost Vamp stamp. I love this stamp and paired it with WOW! Embossing Glow In the Dark Embossing Powder and Nuvo Glow Drops for add fun. I stamped the Laugh Cackle sentiment and heat embossed it in white. I then - [Mr. Bone Jangles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mr-bone-jangles/) - Happy October! I hope you are all doing well. Today I'm getting ready for Halloween with a fun card using the Visible Image Mr. Bone Jangles set paired with the Ripped Fishnet. I started with Bristol Smooth paper and used Distress Oxides in Antique Linen, Victorian Velvet, and Seedless Preserves. I then laid down the - [Visible Image Foil Snowflake](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-foil-snowflake/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are all doing well and have some fun crafty plans this weekend. I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog with a quick and fun Christmas card using the new Visible Image Simply Snowflake. I love this delicate snowflake and the beautiful lines. I started by blending Distress Oxide in Blueprint - [WOW! Embossed Angel](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossed-angel/) - I hope you are doing well, today I'm over on the WOW! Embossing Blog creating a Christmas card using Visible Image and some beautiful WOW! Embossing powders for dramatic sparkle. I started off by creating my background using blending distress oxides in Blueprint Sketch, Peacock Feathers, and Cracked Pistachio. I then used water droplets on - [Autumn Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/autumn-birthday-card/) - I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with an Autumn Birthday card using the several of the beautiful Skeleton Leaves in the store. I started by creating my background by blending Distress Oxide inks in Candied Apple, Crackling Campfire, Spiced Marmalade, and Mustard Seed. I love the look of water droplets on the - [The Flower Challenge 4th Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-4th-birthday/) - Welcome to The Flower Challenge! Our challenge for October is . . . It's our 4th Birthday too! Thank you all for your support and particpating in our fun challenges. This month we are being sponsored again by the amazing Alex Syberia, she designs such fabulous digi images. Alex is kindly giving us a coupon for - [WOW! Embossed Hexagons](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossed-hexagons/) - Happy October! I hope you are all doing well. I'm playing with WOW! Embossing powders to make an embossed panel card using the Pinkfresh Hexagon die from the Basic Label set. I love the look of these beautiful embossing powders and thought it would be fun to make a card with solid images to focus - [Crackerbox and Suzy Christmas Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-christmas-release/) - Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp is having an awesome new release today with lots of fun and snarky Christmas stamps. Go check out the blog for more information and a chance to win great prizes. Here is the card I made with the new release using the Grinch stamp with the Hey Santa sentiment. I love - [Embossed Blowing Tree Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossed-blowing-tree-journal-page/) - Happy October! Ericka here with a little something different than a card. Today I used a gel press to create a journal page using the Blowing Tree stamp. I love this beautiful tree and the elegant way it looks embossed. I started by using a gel press and Distress Paint in Cracked Campfire, Ripe Persimmon, - [Skull Halloween Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/skull-halloween-card/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm making some more Halloween cards with the Visible Image Mr. Bone Jangles set paired with the Hunkydory Dots to Diamonds Pad. I started with Hunkydory pad and used Distress Oxides in Antique Linen, Victorian Velvet, and Seedless Preserves, and Chipped Sapphire with a little Black Soot around the edges. I stamped - [Adding Circles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adding-circles/) - Welcome back to The Flower Challenge. It's the midway point in our current challenge and here is a reminder. This month our theme for October is It's our Birthday! Of course with a birthday comes presents so there are several great prizes to be won. Our guest designer this month Colleen Balija, so go check - [Santa's Boots](https://www.strangelycreative.com/santas-boots/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun card using the Visible Image Boot Print Stencil with some Lava Paste to make a snowy Christmas card. I love these fun boot prints and the Lava Paste expands and rises when you use a heat tool with it, a must have for - [Got Cookies Santa](https://www.strangelycreative.com/got-cookies-santa/) - Happy Monday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a simple and fun Santa Christmas card using the new Christmas release! I love this fun Santa and all the great sentiments you can use with him. For my card I stamped the Santa and Sign in Versafine ink and clear heat embossed - [Visible Image Guardian Angel](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-guardian-angel/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Guardian Angel for a mixed media card. I love this beautiful image and today I decided to make my angel full of light. For the background, I started with Cerulean Blue Color Burst and spritzed it on my - [Classic Gold Embossing on Navy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/classic-gold-embossing-on-navy/) - I hope you have had a good week. I'm over on the WOW! Embossing Powder blog with a classic card using Gold Embossing and Navy cardstock. I added a slight twist to the card using colored pencil to highlight some of the flowers. I started by stamping the Pinkfresh & Hero Arts You Make a - [Katzelkraft Chunky Animals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-chunky-animals/) - Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. I'm over on the Topflight Stamp blog with a quick card using the Katzelkraft Chunky Animals. I love this fun and unique animal set that you can use for any type of card. I first created the background by using the Dylusions Shimmer Spray. I then - [2020 Cat Lovers Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/2020-cat-lovers-hop/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm hopping along with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp for the 2020 Cat Lovers Hop. Here is the card I made with this fun Peeking Cat. I love this fun cat and decided to play around with it by stamping it in Versafine and clear heat embossed it. I then used some markers - [Katzelkraft Thank You Hippo](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-thank-you-hippo/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun Katzelkraft Thank You card using the Jungle Animals and Torn Paper stamps. I love the expressions on these animals and thought it would be fun to have the hippo look like it torn the paper open. I started by stamping the Torn Paper - [WOW! Embossing Powder New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-powder-new-release/) - Hello and welcome to the WOW! Embossing Powder New Release giveaway Hop! We are so excited to show case to you our New Release collection. WOW! Embossing Powders is giving away a $25 gift certificate to either their UK or USA store. The winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on all - [WOW! Embossing & Coffee Lover's Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - WOW! Embossing is participating as a Super Sponsor in the 2020 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and will be donating a $20 gift card to a random commentator so make sure to leave a comment here. Here is the cards that I made for the hop. For my first card I used the this Art Impressions - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp and Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-and-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are all doing well. I'm hopping along with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp who is one of the Super Sponsors for the Coffee Lovers Bog Hop. Here is the card I made for the hop. This is one of my favorite coffee cups and I masked off the middle so I - [Flower Challenge "Add Sentiment"](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-add-sentiment/) - It is the beginning of Novermber which means it is time for another challenge from The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for November is ... I'm so excited to continue on the Design Team this year with this grou p of wonderful ladies. We have had - [Coffee Lovers Blog Hop & Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-lovers-blog-hop-topflight-stamps/) - I have another fun coffee card this time for Topflight Stamps who is a Super Sponsor for the 2020 Fall / Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Feel free to check out the coffee themed stamps over in the store. Here is the fun mixed media card I made for the hop. For the background, I - [Winter Foil Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-foil-card/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suy Stamp blog with a winter snowflake card I made as part of a collaboration with Rinea who makes beautiful foils. For my card today I used the Rinea Ghost Ink and stamped the Snowflake Background on the foil. I heat set the ink and then used - [Razzelberry Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/11490/) - Today I'm playing with some WOW! Embossing powders to make a fun Birthday card. I used one of the new powders, Razzelberry, which is part of the Summer Scoop Trio set along with Metallic Platinum. I started by blending Distress Oxide Inks in Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, and Chipped Sapphire on Bristol Smooth paper. Once - [Visible Image Christmas Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-tags/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with two Christmas tags using the Visible Image Scribbled Star and O Christmas Tree. For my star tag, I used the PaperArtsy Fresco Paint in Summer Sky, Twilight, and Gold with a gel press. After is was dry, I heat embossed the star with Midnight Dream - [Visible Image New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-new-release/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the new Visible Image release. There are so many great sets in this release but I chose to play with the Follow Your Heart set. I love the details in this stamp. I started out with spraying a variety of Dina Wakley Media Sprays and let them dry. I - [Visible Image Dragonfly Dream](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-dragonfly-dream/) - Happy Friday! I'm on the Topflight blog with another card I made using the new Visible Image release Dragonfly Dreams. I love this set and the wonderful details of the dragonfly and the background. The sentiments included in this set is also amazing and I love how well they all go together. I stated out - [Mixed Media Christmas Tree](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-christmas-tree/) - Happy Saturday! I hope you are all having a good weekend and are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a Mixed Media card using Rinea Foils and this great Christmas Tree Fun stamp. I love this stamp and thought I would try a new technique I - [WOW! Embossing Christmas Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-christmas-cards/) - I hope you are having a great weekend! I can't believe December is almost here. Today I have a couple of Christmas cards I made using the non-traditional colors of navy and pink. I love the look of these colors together and the WOW! Midnight Dream and Razzelberry are the perfect match. For my first - [Visible Image New Year](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-new-year/) - Happy Black Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have some good deals in your shopping cart. If you need a couple more check out the sale below or my blog post here. Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog making a New Year's card with the Visible Image Ahead of Our - [Naughty List](https://www.strangelycreative.com/naughty-list/) - I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and are ready to get some Black Friday shopping done! Don't forget to check out the sale below for some great deals or click here for an updated Black Friday Sale List. I'm not sure about you, but sometimes family gatherings can be stressful and I might - [Foiling Christmas Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foiling-christmas-cards/) - I hope you had a great weekend! Christmas is fast approaching so I'm focusing on making as many Christmas cards as I can. Today I'm playing with the Visible Image and Therm o Web Foil to create a pretty card. It is a little hard to take a good picture with all this beautiful shine. - [Flower Challenge Add Embellishments](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge/) - It is the beginning of December which means that it is time for another fun Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to add embellishments to your floral images. Our Guest Designer this month is Helen from 'cardsfromhelen' do check out her blog if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards. Here is - [Gel Press Flower Print](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-flower-print/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are doing well, I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a card I made using a gel press and the AALL & Create Cluster Lotus stamp. I love the textured look of the gel press and this stamp set is so pretty with the gorgeous font. I used a - [Gel Press Pine Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-pine-tag/) - Today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp with a fun gel press tag I made for gifts using a gel press and the Pine Branch stamp. These tags were super easy and fun to make. I took a gel press and a brayer and used Distress Oxides in greens to create a green - [Two Ways to Use WOW! Fab Foils](https://www.strangelycreative.com/two-ways-to-use-wow-fab-foils/) - I hope you are having a great weekend! I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog with a Christmas card using Fab Foils two different ways. I love the shiny look Fab Foils add to any projects. I started out making the gnome die cut from Simon Says Stamp. Since it was a die cut, I - [Snowy Snowman](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snowy-snowman/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog with a fun snowy winter card using The Card Hut - Santa Stops Here. I love this adorable set and it was so fun to color up. I also used the Indigo Blu Snowflakes in the background too. I used my gel press to create the - [Christmas Poinsettias](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-poinsettias-2/) - I hope you are all doing well. I'm still trying to complete the last couple Christmas cards and send them out before they become New Years card lol. Today is the reminder post for The Flower Challenge! This month the challenge is about adding embellishments which is always fun. Also check out the rest of - [Christmas Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-love/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog creating a cute Christmas card with the Hobby Art stamp set called Dudley Donkey Does Christmas. I love this cute donkey and all the different poses. I thought it would be fun to do some no line Copic coloring. I stamped the image in Inkon3 No - [Quick Elegant Christmas Tree](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-elegant-christmas-tree/) - Happy Monday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with one more Christmas card before I put away my Christmas stamps for the year. I love the swirls in this beautiful Fancy Swirl Christmas Tree and thought it would go well with a watercolor background I had made with Colorbursts. I stamped the - [Merry Christmas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/merry-christmas/) - Merry Christmas! I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas time. Here is my last Christmas cards for the year using a variety of products that can be found at Topflight Stamps. I love the Fancy Snowflake Die from Polkadoodles and layers cut it out twice in gold paper to layer it on my card. - [Happy New Year Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-new-year-butterfly/) - Happy New Year! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a panel I made for the New Year using PaperArtsy stamps and Fresco Chalk Paints. I started by creating a background using the following PaperArtsy Fresco Paints: Aquamarine, Cerise, Eggplant, Globe Thistle, and Pixie Dust. I used a damp baby wipe to spread my colors - [Embossing with Water](https://www.strangelycreative.com/embossed-flower/) - Happy New Year! I hope you are all doing well and have enjoyed the season. I'm heading to back to teaching this week, and while I enjoyed my break and sleeping in, it will be great to see my students again. A new year and new month means it is time for The Flower Challenge. - [Polar Bear Fresco Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/polar-bear-fresco-background/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a PaperArtsy Fresco Paint background along with a fun Polar Bear Stamp from Hobby Art Stamps. I love this fun bear for Christmas as well as any winter cards. I started out making my background with PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Paints using a brayer to apply - [Dandelion Fluff Abstract Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dandelion-fluff-abstract-background/) - Happy New Year! I'm over the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a bright card I made using Dandelion Fluff and the Birthday 7 sentiment which is a little snarky and might be true for me lol. I started out by creating the background with some acrylic paints I had and using a brayer to - [Shining Sun](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shining-sun/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with some Visible Image and making a bright card during our cold winter weather. I love this Rise and Shine set along with the gorgeous sun. I started out with a background I had made previously using paint and applying it to the paper with a brayer. I stamped the - [Darkroom Door Love You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-love-you/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a Valentine card using this gorgeous Darkroom Door Hearts set with a PaperArtsy Fresco Paint background and Emerald Creek Embossing. I love the variety of hearts in this set along with the beautiful font. I also love using the PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and all the - [The Chill of Winter](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-chill-of-winter/) - Happy Tuesday and I hope you are all doing well. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog here with a card using this Knit Sweater set. I love this cute set and had fun coloring it up with colored pencils. I then made my background by masking off the sides of the background - [Stencil Embossing Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stencil-embossing-journal-page/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a journal page I made using the PaperArtsy Tracey Scott PS 210 with Emerald Creek embossing powder. I created my page by using PaperArtsy Fresco Paints with a brayer using Summer Sky, Aquamarine, Twilight, Khaki, and Cersie. I then used the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 45 - [Joy Clair New Release Day 2](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-new-release-day-2/) - Welcome to Day 2 of the Joy Clair Release Blog Hop! Be sure to read check out the Blog Hop details and prize information at the end of my post. Today I'm playing with the My Succulents Digital set. I love playing with this set and this time I decided to print the image out - [Time](https://www.strangelycreative.com/time/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Somewhere in Time set along with my gel plate and the Visible Image Square Route stencil. I started by making the background using my gel press and brayer with acrylic inks in my stash. I used a variety of yellow colors first. I used the Square - [Love You Then Valentine's](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-you-then-valentines/) - Happy Wednesday! I'm on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a fun Valentine's card I made using deli paper and PaperArtsy paint. I made my background using PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and a brayer on deli paper. Once it was dry, I ripped sections of the paper and attached it to white cardstock. I stamped - [PaperArtsy Infusion Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-infusion-background/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the PaperArtsy Infusions which are watercolor powders that once they are wet give a unique and beautiful look to any project. I love all the ways you can use these Infusions and colors they produce. For my background I layered the colors and let - [Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-2/) - Happy February! We have a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge and this month its: We are also welcoming Jyoti Adhikari joining our little team. And our Guest Designer this month is the Sathya please check out her blog/Instagram if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards. For my card this month, - [Carabelle Gnomes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-gnomes/) - Happy Friday! Ericka here with a fun gnome card using Carabelle Studios Ernest and Zelle stamps. I love these fun images and they were fun to stamp up. Here are the same images in a larger version since this set is no longer available. I colored up the images with Zig Markers for a fun - [Joy Clair Bunch of Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-bunch-of-love/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Joy Clair blog today playing with the Bunch of Love digital stamp and alcohol markers. I love the new Blooming is Life 2021 Digital release and thought this image and sentiment would be perfect for an upcoming birthday! I opening the digital file in word and sizing the image - [Visible Image Love You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-love-you/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Follow Your Heart Set for a colorful Valentines Day Card. I love this set and for my card paired it with a background I made previously using a brayer and paints in my stash. I then used the Visible Image Ripples Stencil with texture paste and - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-3/) - It's time for The Flower Challenge Reminder and this month's challenge is: Yes, I might have a little bit of a flower stamp purchasing problem lol and I had several sets to choose from. For my reminder post, I selected the Picket Fence A Rose stamp. I stamped the image in Gina K Amalgam ink - [Cinderella Shoes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/cinderella-shoes/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm making with a fun and sparkly card using the Cinderella Shoes sentiment with this awesome Shoe Border stamp. I started by stamping the Shoe Border in my MISTI and alternating the heat embossing powders from the WOW! Embossing set Trio Fiesta. I then stamped the Cinderella Shoes sentiment in Versafine ink - [Bee Friendly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bee-friendly/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog and continuing the weekly theme of using Hobby Art stamps. I love the variety of images Hobby Art has and today I used the Bee Friendly set for a fun card. I love this set and decided to use the bees with a PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - [Joy Clair Just Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-just-butterflies/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Joy Clair Blog today with another digital stamp from the new Blooming is Life 2021 Digital Release called Just Butterflies. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Just Butterflies file. I enlarges the butterfly and printed the digital stamp image and sentiment - [PaperArtsy Leaf](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-leaf/) - Happy Friday! I can't believe that we made it through the week. What a week it was too if you happen to be located in Texas like me, or any of the other state that has been hit hard with snow and the cold weather. Being in Texas, I can tell you our houses are - [The Color of Spring](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-color-of-spring/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog today. I don't know about you, but this Texas girl is ready for some spring weather. I started with a background I had previously made using a gel press and paints. I had this left over in my stash and thought the Sea Breeze - [Visible Image Lose Yourself](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-lose-yourself/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. We are starting to get back to normal here is Texas after a week of freezing weather, no electricity, heat or water. But during the day I was able to craft a little and made this tag using the Visible Image Midnight Sky set. PS I - [Katzelkraft Llamas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-llamas/) - Happy weekend! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog playing with a couple sets of Katzelkraft stamps. I love the unique look of the Katzelkraft. I used the following stamps for my card: Llamas, Big Script, and Be Brave for the sentiment. For my background I used a gel press print I had created - [Flower Challenge Shades of Purple](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-shades-of-purple/) - Happy March! It's a new month which means its time for a new challenge. This month its about: Beccy's Place is our sponsor this month with a prize of a $10 AU gift code voucher to be redeemed for any digital stamps in her online shop www.beccysplace.com. Beccy has also provided digi stamps to our - [Paper Rose Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paper-rose-embossing/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the Paper Rose Hud 6 x 6 Stencil on a Fresco Acrylic background with some WOW! Embossing. I love this grungy stencil and there are so many great ways to use it. I created a background using the PaperArtsy Fresco Paints with a - [Joy Clair Spring Bouquet](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-spring-bouquet/) - Happy Sunday! I hope you are all doing well and are having a great weekend. Today I'm over on the Joy Clair Blog here with a digi from the new Blooming is Life 2021 Digital Release called Spring Bouquet. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Spring Bouquet - [Visible Image Tiger](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-tiger/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the awesome new Visible Image Fearless Tiger. This set is available now and trust me you'll want to get your hands on this beautiful tiger. I love the great detail of this stamp and decided to pair it with an alcohol ink background. I started with Yupo paper and - [Women's Day Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/womens-day-blog-hop-2/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing along with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp with the Women's Day Blog Hop. Here is my fun and snarky card! I love the Bitchcraft sentiment paired with Lady with Coffee. I started out with Bristol Smooth paper and stamped the image and sentiment in Versafine ink and clear heat embossed them. - [PaperArtsy Leaf Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-leaf-journal-page/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a journal page I made using the Tracy Scott PS226 leaf stencil and the Sara Naumann ESN41 set. I love this stencil and thought it would be perfect to use with a gel press background I had made with some Dylusions Paint in Bubblegum and - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Smile](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-smile/) - I hope you are having a wonderful day! Today I'm playing with some Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps to create a fun Monarch card I made using the new Smile sentiment. I love this large Smile sentiment and it goes perfectly with a variety of cards. I started out by stamping both the sentiment and Monarchs - [Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with WOW! Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-lovers-blog-hop-with-wow-embossing/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm playing along with the 2021 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop using WOW! Embossing Powder with a fun Visible Image stencil. Be sure to check out all the beautiful WOW! Embossing coffee projects here. I created the background using my brayer and applying Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch and Kitsch - [Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-lovers-blog-hop-with-crackerbox-suzy-stamp/) - Happy Friday! I hope you are all having a fun week and I'm so excited to be taking part in one of my favorite Blog Hops, the 2021 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop. I've made a card today using some fun Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps as well as one of the Card Kit bases. I - [Joy Clair Speckled Eggs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-speckled-eggs/) - Happy Thursday! I hope you are all doing well and are having a great week. I'm over on the Joy Clair Bloge playing the the digital background stamp called Speckled Egg . Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Speckled Egg file. I enlarged the eggs to fit - [Spring Summer Coffee Blog Hop with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spring-summer-coffee-blog-hop/) - I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing along with the 2021 Spring / Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Feel free to check out the coffee themed stamps over in the store. For my card, I used PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and stamps with my gel press to create a fun background for my coffee cup. - [AALL & Create Make Today Memorable](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-cup/) - Happy Sunday! Today I'm playing along with the Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop with a fun stamp from Topflight Stamps called ALL & Create Cup Full of Wishes and PaperArtsy Fresco Paint. I love this pretty cup on the my gel press background. I used my gel press to lay down a layer of Lemon - [Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with Joy Clair](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-lovers-blog-hop-with-joy-clair/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm playing along with the 2021 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop using the Joy Clair Digital called Cup of Joy. Be sure to check out all the beautiful Joy Clair coffee projects here. I started by printing my coffee cup as large as I could get it to fit on a - [Strong Women](https://www.strangelycreative.com/womens-day-blog-hop/) - Happy Thursday! Today I'm creating a card for an expecting mother using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp. I used the Mother to Be image with the Strong Women sentiment over a background I had made using Shimmerz Sprays. I love this sentiment which is part of the Card Kit 3. I added some clear sequins to - [Visible Image Nothing to Wear](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-nothing-to-wear/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. Today I'm playing with the Visible Image New Release called Nothing to Wear, Lost for Words, and Grunge Tones. I love this fun shirt that you can decorate for all types of occasions! I then stamped the sentiment from the Lost for Words set and embossed - [Topflight 4th Birthday Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-4th-birthday-hop/) - Updated - COMMENTS CLOSED - $25 Gift Card Winner is . . . Tanja Souter. Please email me at strangelycreativecards@gmail.com It's Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase birthday cards using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all - [Joy Clair Lucky I Have Coffee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-lucky-i-have-coffee/) - Happy Wednesday and I hope your week is going well! I'm over on the Joy Clair Blog with the Coffee Mood Digital Set for a big coffee card. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Coffee Mood Digital Set file. Digital files are awesome because you can enlarge - [He is Risen](https://www.strangelycreative.com/he-is-risen/) - Happy Wednesday! I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog quick and pretty Easter card using Cross with Heart and the beautiful sentiment He is Risen. I love both the ornate look of this cross and the sentiment. To make the card I used my gel press with Lavinia Dye Inks and a brayer. - [Bunny Kisses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bunny-kisses/) - Happy April 1st! I'm over on the Joy Clair Stamps blog creating an Easter card using the cute Bunny Tails Digital Set. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Bunny Tails Digital Set file. I wanted my bunny to be the focus of my card, so I enlarged - [Happy Easter with Lavinia](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-easter-with-lavinia/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a quick and pretty Easter cards using Lavinia stamps and the Elements Premium Dye Ink. I love using the Lavinia Elements Premium Dye Ink on my gel press. They are super juicy and a little goes a long way. I added a retired Carabelle Texture - [Visible Image Believe](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-believe/) - I hope you are all doing well. Today I have a fun bookmark/tag I made for my daughter. She's a first grader and we've been working on reading chapter books and asked me to make a bookmark for her. Of course the perfect stamp set for a girl's bookmark is the Visible Image Believe In - [Visible Image Transform](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-transform/) - Hello! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Wings of Change stamp set along with the Words of Support stencil to make a journal page. I love these butterflies and thought that it would go perfectly with the Words of Support stencil. I started by creating a background using Distress Paint in Kitsch Flamingo, Speckled - [Joy Clair Mandala Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-mandala-love/) - I hope you are all doing well and are starting to see signs of spring. Today I'm creating a bright card using the Joy Clair Mandala Love Digital set. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Mandala Love Digital set file and print it on Bristol Smooth paper. - [Darkroom Door Anniversary Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-anniversary-card/) - Have you had a chance to check out the new Darkroom Door goodies at Topflight Stamps yet? There are some great sets now in stock. Today I'm using a slightly older Hearts set for an anniversary card using WOW! Embossing. I love this Heart set and the variety of hearts you can use to create. - [Crafty Individuals Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-mothers-day-card/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today here today with a little Mother's Day card inspiration using the Crafty Individuals Blossom Robin stamp combined with Lavinia Elements Ink. I created a circle mask using a die and heavy plastic. I then used the Lavinia Elements Die Ink in Sundance and Blue Lagoon - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Card Kit 3](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamps-card-kit-3/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the Card Kit 3 from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp using this awesome Strong Women sentiment. To create my card, I took the card kit base and used Lavinia Elements inks with my gel press. Before I pulled my print, I stamped the flower included in the set to give - [Lavinia Mermaid Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-mermaid-journal-page/) - Hello everyone! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a journal page I made using some of my Lavinia supplies. It's getting warm here in Texas which calls for more swimming so I thought this mermaid would be perfect for my page. I used my gel plate to create a background using Lavinia Elements - [Funny Mother's Day Card for Grandma](https://www.strangelycreative.com/funny-mothers-day-card-for-grandma/) - Hello friends, today I'm creating a funny Mother's Day card for Grandma using the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Mom Grandma sentiment along with Clara. To create my card, I took the Bristol Smooth paper and stamped Clara along with the sentiment in Versafine ink and clear heat embossed them. I then colored her up with my - [Joy Clair New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-new-release/) - Today is Joy Clair's New Release and I love all the awesome digital stamps in the "Ray of Sunshine" collection. Today I chose the Spring Rose set to play with and color up with a combo of Copic markers and colored pencils. I love the flowers in this set and used Word to create my - [Joy Clair and Pink & Main Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-and-pink-main-collab/) - Time to Celebrate! Welcome to the Joy Clair and Pink & Main collaboration. I've made several cards using supplies from both companies. Check out below for more information about the Blog Hop and prizes you can win. For my first card I used the Joy Clair Pamper Yourself with the Pink & Main Cool Cubes - [Bear Hugs and Blending](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bear-hugs-and-blending/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm creating a card using the Time for Tea Pandamonium Party. I mean who can resist these fun pandas? I started by using the AALL & Create Interconnect Stencil with the Time for Tea Blending Brushes and Lavinia Elements ink in Sundance, Merlot, and Blue Lagoon. I love how easily these inks - [Flower Challenge #56](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-56/) - Happy May! It's time for another fun challenge over at the Flower Challenge! Our challenge for May is ... Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Bozena (our November winner) over at Artcardbox go check out her blog if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards. It was a hard choice - [Visible Image Grow Stronger](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-grow-stronger/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with Visible Image and an old book I bought at a local antique shop. I love the look of printed text in the background and thought it would be fun to play with some pages. To start, I took a random page in my old book and used my gel - [Hobby Art Hippo](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hobby-art-hippo/) - Hello today I'm playing with the Hobby Art Crazy Critters with my gel press and PaperArtsy Fresco Paint. I used my gel press and brayer to create a background using PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Bubble Gum, Globe Thistle, and Beach Hut. I stamped the hippo on a separate piece of paper and colored it up - [Joy Clair Colored Pencils and Foiling](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-colored-pencils-and-foiling/) - Hello friends. Today, I'm experimenting with foil and the beautiful digital stamp called God Guides. I wanted to see if I could color up this beautiful image with colored pencils and still add foil. I'm happy to report that yes you can still foil an image after you color it. Details To create this card, - [Hobby Art Crazy Critters](https://www.strangelycreative.com/13080/) - Hello everyone! Today I'm over on the Topflight blog with a fun card using Hobby Art Crazy Critters with the PaperArtsy Jofy PS 230 Stencil. I love this fun critters and they are great to use for any type of card. I colored my giraffe with Zig watercolor pens and then used the stencil with - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder-3/) - It's time for the reminder card for The Flower Challenge. This month it is all about using your favorite flower. I always find this one hard since I pretty much love any flowers, however I am pretty partial to big blooms and can't resist the big flower I can paint up. I picked up this - [Coffee Loving Cardmakers - Guest Designer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/coffee-loving-cardmakers-guest-designer/) - Hello Coffee Lovers! I'm so excited to be a Guest Designer this month at the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog. I'm not sure which I love more coffee or coffee stamps and I feel like you can never have too many of either. I love participating in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hops and so for my - [Father's Day Slider Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fathers-day-slider-card/) - Hello friends, today I'm sharing a card I made for Father's Day using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps interactive card kits. I love interactive card kits and the fun ways to use them. The Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Card Kits take the guess work out of figuring out the mechanics of an interactive card. The slider - [AALL & Create Flutterby Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-flutterby-journal-page/) - Hello everyone! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a journal page I made using AALL & Create Flutterby Stencil with and alcohol ink background and WOW! Embossing. This stencil is so intricate and pretty and I thought it would be great with a background I had made with alcohol inks. I used some - [Joy Clair Forever Moments](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-forever-moments/) - Hello friends. Today I'm over on the Joy Clair Designs blog coloring up and embossing the Forever Moments digital. I love these beautiful flowers and wanted to play with some new WOW! Embossing powders to embellish them up with some shine. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and create my card - [Happy Birthday Slider Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/happy-birthday-slider-card/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog sharing my Happy Birthday card using the Card Kit 5 and Distress Oxides. I love interactive card kits and the fun ways to use them. The Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Card Kits take the guesswork out of figuring out the mechanics of an interactive card. - [IndigoBlu with Gel Press Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/indigoblu-with-gel-press-background/) - Hello everyone! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a card using the IndigoBlu Coulor Me Cone-head Daisy. I love this pretty stamp and decided to use it with a gel press background I made with PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Bubble Gum, Cerise, and Electric Violet. I stamped the image and heat embossed it - [Mandala Love with PaperArtsy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mandala-love-with-paperartsy/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun post using the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 51 mandala set. There is something about a mandala, I can't get enough and spent all day playing with them and using my white gel pen. For my first card, I created a background using a brayer - [Topflight Stamps Summertime Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-summertime-blog-hop/) - Happy Summer! Come celebrate Summertime with Topflight Stamps! I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase summer cards using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us for a chance to win! You should have arrived here from the Topflight Stamp's blog. If not, no worries, catch the Blog Hop - [Visible Image Bloom Laugh Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-bloom-laugh-love/) - Hello friends! I hope you had a good weekend. Summer has started here and today I have a bright summery project using the Visible Image New Release Dragonfly Reflections, Where the Flowers Bloom, and Butterfly Effect. For my project, I started with a gel print background I made using Dylusions Shimmer Paints. These paints are - [Flower Challenge with Joy Clair](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-with-joy-clair/) - Happy June! I hope you are all having a great start to summer. It's the begginning of the month which means its time for a new challenge at The Flower Challenge. The challenge this month is ... We have a sponsor this month! Joy Clair Designs, giving our lucky winner 3 digital stamp sets of - [AALL & Create Floral Wings](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-floral-wings/) - Hello friends! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today creating some butterfly panels with this beautiful Floral Wings set from AALL & Create. This set is gorgeous and I love the beautiful details of all the flowers so much that I made two panels measuring 8 x 6. For my first card, I - [Joy Clair Spring Rose](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-spring-rose/) - Hello friends. Today I'm over on the Joy Clair blog using my Copic Markers to color up and the rose from the Spring Rose digital set. I love these beautiful flowers and for my card today I focused on the big bloom. Details To create my card, I used Word to create my layout with - [Pop Up Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pop-up-birthday-card/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog sharing a fun Birthday card using the Card Kit 7 and some pattern paper. I love interactive card kits and the fun ways to use them. The Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Card Kits take the guesswork out of figuring out the mechanics of an interactive - [PaperArtsy Summertime Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-summertime-flowers/) - Happy Summer! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog celebrating summer. Click here to enter in to win. Today I created this summer card using PaperArtsy stamps and paints. I started out creating my background painting some Bristol Smooth Paper with PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Lemon Meringue and added Peach Nectar, Peachy Keen, and Blood - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Stencil Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-stencil-card/) - Happy Sunday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a quick and fun stencil card using the new PaperArtsy Tracy Scott release. I saw this awesome stencil and I knew I had to get it. There are so many ways to use this great stencil, but I decided to use it with my gel - [Visible Image Butterfly Effect](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-butterfly-effect/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. Summer is in full swing at my house which means some time to relax and hopefully read a couple of books. What better way to keep track of my page than to create a bright and pretty bookmark with the Visible Image Butterfly Effect. To start - [Joy Clair Summer Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-summer-butterfly/) - Hello friends, today I'm doing a little watercoloring with my Karin Brushmarkers to color up and this butterfly from the Joy Clair Just Butterflies digital set. I love these beautiful butterflies and thought it would be fun to make a bright one for summer. Details I used Word to create my layout with the Just - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder-4/) - It is time for the reminder card for the Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to create a Clean & Simple (CAS) card. Our sponsor this month is Joy Clair so I chose to use the Forever Moments digital set for my card. To create my card, I used the digital image in Word - [Tracy Evan Thistle Slimline Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/tracy-evan-thistle-slimline-card/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today playing with the AALL & Create Thistle stamp from Tracy Evans. I love this beautiful stamp and I'm always partial to images with script in the background. I love this set so much that I created a slimline card along with a bookmark. I used - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps 20th Anniversary](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamps-20th-anniversary/) - Happy Friday friends! I'm so excited to celebrate Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps 20th Anniversary with a new release of stamps! Check out the 20% off sale and get some great stamps. Take a look at these great new stamps! I love snarky and Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps has so many great ones to choose from - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Sniff You First](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-sniff-you-first/) - Hello friends, today I'm on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp bog playing with the new release. I love these stamps and had fun with all the snarky sentiments along with some great images. Don't forget to check out the 20% off sale see below for more details. I started out using a background I had - [Stamperia Sea World Lady Embellished](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stamperia-sea-world-lady-embellished/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today playing with the Stamperia Sea World Lady stamp. I love this beautiful stamp but sadly I found that after I made my plaque, it is out of stock. However, I used plenty of other wonderful products such as PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and WOW! Embossing to - [Visible Image 4th of July](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-4th-of-july/) - Hello friends! We are getting ready for the 4th of July celebration and so today I'm playing with the Visible Image Stars & Stripes stencil along with the Phoenix Rising stamp set. I started with the stencil and used my gel press with the PaperArtsy London Bus and Baltic Blue. Once my paint was dry, - [4th of July with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp](https://www.strangelycreative.com/4th-of-july-with-crackerbox-suzy-stamp/) - Hello friends, I'm playing with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp and getting ready for the 4th of July. Don't forget to check out the 20% off sale as well as the Mystery Boxes. I started out using my MISTI with the American Flag Artsy and colored the flag with red and blue with my watercolor markers. I - [Visible Image How Fragile](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-how-fragile/) - Hello Friends and happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image How Fragile set and some pigment powders. I love this stamp set and how realistic the cracks look. I started by creating my background using Color Burst. I sprinkled a little bit of powder on my paper and spritzed it with water. Once - [Tracy Scott Bee Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/tracy-scott-bee-flowers/) - Hello friends! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the new release from Tracy Scott and creating a fun pattern card. I started by painting my background with PaperArtsy Fresco paint in Gumboots, Cerise, Summer Sky, and Baltic Blue. Once my paint was dry, I used the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 59 set - [WOW! Heat Embossing on Chipboard](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-heat-embossing-on-chipboard/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog this month as a guest designer. I love using WOW! Embossing powders to enhance my projects with color, sparkle and dimension. For my first project I'm featuring a Layered Mountains chipboard that I received from Owl Pine Gifts. As soon as I received this piece, - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Card Kit 9](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-card-kit-9/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a summertime birthday card using the Card Kit #9. This is a fun card kit and I love the cut outs and all the ways you can use them. I started out stamping the flower stamp included in the card kit. I then used - [JOFY Sparkly Stencil Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/jofy-sparkly-stencil-background/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog creating a sparkly birthday card using PaperArtsy JOFY PS206 and WOW! Embossing. I started using a gel press background I had in my stash and took the JOFY PS206 stencil and added texture paste. I then used the WOW! Embossing Summer Scoops to different portions - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Fishy Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-fishy-birthday/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a fishy birthday card using the Card Kit #9. This is a fun card kit and I love the cut outs and all the ways you can use them. I started out stamping the Pluto Octopus in Copic friendly ink. I also stamped the - [WOW! Embossing Foliage](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wow-embossing-foliage/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm playing with the new WOW! Embossing Foliage Background Bold stamp designed by Verity Biddlecombe. I love embossing a good background stamp and this one is great for any type of card. Besides embossing, I love ink blending and so for my card I used Distress Oxides in Wilted Violet, Picked - [Visible Image Stay Wild](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-stay-wild/) - Happy Monday! Toady I'm playing with the Visible Image Stay Wild set to make a bookmark for my daughter's friend who just happens to love horses. I started out by using a background that I had previously made using my gel press and Distress Paints. I used some black paint around the edges and then - [Joy Clair Funny Times Digital Image](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-funny-times-digital-image/) - Today I'm playing with the Joy Clair Funny Times digital image. This set is great because it has both a balloon image and a fun cat. For today, I'll be playing with the balloon image and pairing it with a distress oxide background. Details I used Word to open up the image and design the - [The Flower Challenge - Adding Spots or Stripes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-adding-spots-or-stripes/) - This month the theme for The Flower Challenge is: Our Guest Designer this month is the talented Enna from ritzybaubles.com go visit her blog and Instagram to see her gorgeous cards and coloring. For my card I used the Pinkfresh Infinite Bloom set along with the Nested Chevron for my stripes. I started by stamping the - [Christmas in July with Hobby Art](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-in-july-with-hobby-art/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing along with the Christmas in July with this fun Hobby Art It Moose Be Christmas set. This moose is so adorable and I love all of images included in the set. I stamped the image with Antique Linen Distress Ink and used my Karin - [Clean & Simple JOFY Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/clean-simple-jofy-christmas-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have one more Christmas card for the Topflight Stamps. I'm playing with the PaperArtsy JOFY Mini 01 for a quick clean and simple card. I love this cute tree and wanted it to be the main focus of my card. I stamped the image with black waterproof ink and used - [Wear Your WOW!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/wear-your-wow/) - Hello friends! Today I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog playing with the WOW! Sparkles to create earrings. I love finding new ways to use my WOW! and creating earrings are super fun and easy. To start out you will need the Sparkles you want to use, a silicon or resin mold, and resin. I - [Joy Clair Beacause of You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-beacause-of-you/) - Hello friends, today I'm over on the Joy Clair blog watercoloring with my Karin Brushmarkers to color up and this floral camera from the Pamper Yourself digital set. I love these pretty camera and thought it would be fun to make a bright one for summer. Details I used Word to create my layout with - [Visible Image Forever Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-forever-love/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well and having a great summer. Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Forever Love set and a background I made using Dina Wakley Media Spray. I love the vibrant colors of this spray and the unique look it gives to any background. I used the a - [Gel Press Tag with WOW! Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-bookmark-with-wow-embossing/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the WOW! Embossing blog with my last post as a Creative Guest . Today I have a birthday tag using a gel press background with the Pinkfresh Floral Focus stamp and the WOW! Seth Apter Sea of Tranquility Embossing Powder. I started by using my gel press with PaperArtsy - [Balloon Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/balloon-birthday/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog with a birthday card using Card Kit #9 along with some balloon stamps. I love how easy it is to create a variety of cards using the card kit. This is a fun card kit and I love the cut outs and all the ways you - [Carabelle Texture Plate and Gel Printing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-texture-plate-and-gel-printing/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with my gel press and creating backgrounds using the Carabelle Rosette Texture Plate . These texture plates are a great way to add pretty designs to your gel press printing sessions and can be used in a variety of ways. For my journal page - [Llama Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/llama-birthday/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a bold and bright birthday card. Last week I made tons of gel plate backgrounds using the Carabelle Texture plate and PaperArtsy fresco paint, so today I thought I'd create a card with one of them. I started by using the PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in - [God Guides](https://www.strangelycreative.com/god-guides/) - Hello friends, today I'm over on the Joy Clair blog combing two digital sets to create a floral card. I had printed some extra flowers from the Cup of Joy set and added the sentiment from the God Guides set. Details I used Word to print out the sets on Bristol Smooth paper. I then - [Magical Lavinia Fairy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/magical-lavinia-fairy/) - Happy Friday, I hope you all had a wonderful week! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps Blog playing with some Lavinia stamps, stencils and inks for a magical card. I started by ink blending using the Lavinia Flurry stencil with the Lavinia Dye inks in Merlot, Blue Lagoon and Graphite. I love how juicy these - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Birthday Giraffe](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-birthday-giraffe/) - Hello friends, today I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp blog with a fun birthday card using Card Kit #11 along with a Birthday sentiment to create a colorful birthday card. This is another fun card kit and was easy to figure out. I love this giraffe and his expression, kind of like he was told - [Topflight Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-mixed-media-card/) - Happy Friday, I hope you all had a wonderful week! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with layers and a variety of mediums to create my card. I started with a background I had previously made using Distress Oxides on photo paper. I then used the That's Crafty Numbers and Scripts set - [Visible Image Glimmer of Hope](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-glimmer-of-hope/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well> I can't believe its September already and the kids and I are back at school (me as a teacher.) Today I have a card I made with the Visible Image Glimmer of Hope set and a background I made finger painting with some PaperArtsy Fresco Paints. - [Joy Clair Thankful For You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-thankful-for-you/) - Today I'm playing with the Joy Clair Thankful for You digital sets to create a pretty sunflower card. I love this beautiful sunflower and its perfect for a fall card. I used Word on my computer to print out the flower and sentiment on Copic friendly paper. I then used Altenew Alcohol markers to color - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Treats for a Witch](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-treats-for-a-witch/) - Hello friends, today I have a fun candy filled Halloween card using Card Kit #13. This card kit is perfect for Halloween or anytime you want to add a little treat to a card. This is another fun card kit and was easy to figure out and comes with a plastic bag to add some goodies. - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Stencil Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-stencil-journal-page/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm playing in my journal with the new PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS267 stencil from Topfight Stamps. I decided to use a page I had made using my gel press and PaperArtsy Fresco paints in Gumboots, Granny Smith, and Gold. I then used my stencil and a painted additional layers on my page. - [Joy Clair To You](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-to-you/) - Hello crafty friends, today I'm over at the Joy Clair blog creating a foil card using the For You digital set. I love playing with foil and the pretty looks you can create with your digital images. Details I used the Word program to print out my image and sentiment on Copic friendly paper using - [Pink Ink Design Giraffe](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pink-ink-design-giraffe/) - I hope you all had a wonderful week and have a fun weekend planned. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog using the Pink Ink Giraffe to create a fun birthday card. I stamped the image in my MISTI with black Copic friendly ink and colored her up with Copics. Then I re-stamped the image - [Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp FaBOOlous Card Kit](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-stamp-faboolous-card-kit/) - Hello friends, today I have another fun candy-filled Halloween card using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp Card Kit #14. I love the spooky house stamp included in this card kit and it is perfect for Halloween treat. This card kit comes with two stamps and is super easy to figure out. It even comes with a plastic bag - [Visible Image Believe In Your Dreams](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-believe-in-your-dreams/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I had a fun birthday weekend and also received some new stamps from Visible Image. Today I decided to make an embossed card with the new Affirmations and Grunge Flourish sets. I started my card by stamping the Grunge Flourish image, twice, with embossing ink - [Pink Ink Design Beary Christmas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pink-ink-design-beary-christmas/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am on the Topflight Stamps blog creating a fun winter card using the Pink Ink Beary Christmas. I stamped my bear in Versafine Vintage Sepia in my MISTI and heat embossed it with WOW! Disco Ball to add sparkle. Then I watercolored him up with my Zig brushmarker pens. After - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Bee](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-bee/) - Hello friends. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a card I made using a variety of PaperArtsy paints and stamps available at the Topflight Stamps store. First I created my background using my gel press and PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Paints in Baltic Blue and Mermaid. Next I used the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott - [Joy Clair and National Coffee Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-and-national-coffee-day/) - Happy National Coffee Day! Today I'm playing with the Joy Clair Coffee Flavors Digital stamp for a yummy coffee card perfect for the upcoming holiday season. I'm particularly looking forward to an eggnog latte myself. I colored my image with a variety of reds, greens and of course browns for my coffee. Once I was - [The Flower Challenge #61 Plus a Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-61-plus-a-birthday/) - The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for October is ... 'Use a Shape' It is also The Flower Challenge's 5th birthday! It wouldn't be a birthday unless there were prizes. This month we are giving away 11 prizes so make sure to enter your flower card. - [Halloween Tag with Crackerbox](https://www.strangelycreative.com/halloween-tag-with-crackerbox/) - Hello crafty friends! The weather here in Texas is cooling off a bit so its feeling a little like fall which gets me in the mood for some Halloween. Today I'm creating a Halloween tag using the Crackerbox Witch's Boots along with the awesome Wicked sentiment. I love these boots and they paired so well - [National Coffee Day with Crackerbox](https://www.strangelycreative.com/national-coffee-day-with-crackerbox/) - Happy National Coffee Day! I have another yummy coffee card today using Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp. I created the background using Distress Oxides on photo paper. I love this technique for creating a rich bold look. I then stamped the Coffee Cup Heart and colored it up with Copic markers. I used a little gel - [National Coffee Day with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/national-coffee-day-with-topflight-stamps/) - Happy National Coffee Day! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog celebrating the National Coffee Day with a Blog Hop organized by the Coffee Loving Card Makers. Click the link to check out the other participants in the Blog Hop. Here is the card I made for the hop. I love all things coffee and - [Visible Image Snowman Jack](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-snowman-jack/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. Did you know that Visible Image is having a Christmas sale? So today I'm playing with the Snowman Jack set for a fun winter/Christmas card. This set is so fun and I thought I would make a card with these cute penguins. I started with some - [Crackerbox Snarky Thanksgiving](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-snarky-thanksgiving/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Crackerbox blog creating a fun snarky Thanksgiving card using the Card Kit #16 which includes the Turkey Goofy stamp along with the Fat Pants sentiment. I love this fun turkey and the sentiment is perfect for a day of celebration and food. To create my card, I took the - [That's Crafty Batty Halloween](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thats-crafty-batty-halloween/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun Halloween card using That's Crafty Halloween Collection 1 . This is a fun set and perfect for a cute Halloween card. I stamped this fun bat and clear heat embossed her. I then colored her up with some watercolor crayons. Next I used - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder-5/) - It's the midway point in our current challenge and here is my reminder card. This month our theme for October is...'Use a Shape'. We are also celebrating our 5th Birthday! See the main post for all details and PRIZES. Here is my card for the reminder post. I had an alcohol ink background in my - [Joy Clair Foiling Christmas Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-foiling-christmas-cards/) - Hello friends, I'm over on the Joy Clair blog foiling more Christmas cards. I just can't get enough of the foiling and how fun it is. I used several of the images in the Christmas Joy digital set and there are so many great ways to use this set. Details To start my cards, I - [Darkroom Door You Are Incredible](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-you-are-incredible/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with stencils. Today I have a card that I used the Darkroom Door Honeycomb stencil. I started with a background I had in my stash that I had made using a gel print. I used texture paste with the Honeycomb stencil and let it dry. I - [Visible Image Totally Toadstools](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-totally-toadstools/) - Happy Monday friends! Today I'm creating a quick and fun card using the Visible Image Totally Toadstools set. I was out on a camping field trip with my oldest and was inspired by all the cool looking mushrooms I saw while hiking around the forest. To create my card, I first stamped the mushroom images - [Crackerbox Stamps Thanksgiving](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-thanksgiving/) - Hello friends, today I'm creating Thanksgiving card using the Crackerbox Stamps Layered Cards along with the Swirl Pumpkin stamp along with the Blessings of Thanksgiving sentiment. I love this sentiment and its perfect for a day of celebration. To create my card, I stamped the sentiment and pumpkins in Versamark black ink and clear heat - [Tracy Scott PaperArtsy Stencil Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/tracy-scott-paperartsy-stencil-flower/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm painting up the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS280 stencil a couple of ways. For my first project I used watercolor pencils with the stencil. I was cleaning out my stash and forgot about these fun pencils and decided to trace the flower stencil on watercolor paper. For my next project, I had - [Crackerbox Stamps Leaf Thanksgiving](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-leaf-thanksgiving/) - Happy mid week! Today, I'm getting ready to send out some Thanksgiving cards so I started creating with the Layered Cards along with the Skeleton Leaf stamps along with the Happy Thanksgiving Wishing sentiment. To create my card, I stamped the Maple Leaf, Skeleton Leaf 1, 2, and 3 and heat embossed them in gold. - [Visible Image Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-card/) - I can't believe that it is the end of October and that Christmas season is almost here! I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog with a Christmas card using the Visible Image stamps and stencils. I started with a gel press print that I had made using the PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Gumboots and Cerulean and - [Altenew Kind Thanks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-kind-thanks/) - It's November which means it is time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month our challenge is: Our Guest Designer this month is Dhruvika Raj who was the our winner for April so go check out her lovely cards. Today for my card I used the Altenew Majestic Bouquet and I - [Mixed Media Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-tags/) - I hope you all had a wonderful week. Today I'm over on the Topflight stamps blog creating tags using left over gel press prints. I used a variety of Topflight Stamps supplies to create a layered tag look. I used the Darkroom Door Abstract 07 and 08with the Lavinia Elements inks and then added the - [Visible Image Hedgehog](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-hedgehog/) - Happy fall! The weather here in Texas has finally turned cool and I decided to celebrate with a fall looking card. I started by taking a background I had previously made with Distress Oxides and photo paper. I smoosh the oxides on my craft mat and spritz a little water and tap my photo paper - [Joy Clair Love Santa Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-love-santa-tag/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm over on the Joy Clair blog with a large Christmas tag I made using the Love Santa Digital set. I love these Santas and the expression on their faces.I thought this one would be perfect for a large present. Details To start, I used Word to print out my Santa - [Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Christmas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-grinch-christmas/) - Happy November! Today I'm creating a fun Christmas card using the Crackerbox Stamps Bib Overlay Card with the Grinch stamp along with the Grinch Saying sentiment. To create my card, I stamped the Grinch stamp on the inside along with the Christmas Lights stamp. I love this Grinch and he was so fun to color. - [Crackerbox Stamps and The Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-and-the-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Today for my 2nd card for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop I have a fun card I made using the some fun Crackerbox stamps listed below. I was going for a cozy winter vibe and love the look of this Buffalo Plaid stamp embossed in gold on the Bib Overlay Card. These card kits are - [Reminder Post For The Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-post-for-the-flower-challenge/) - It's mid month which means it's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge! This month the challenge is all about leaves. For my card, I used the Altenew Vintage Garden set along with my Zig Clean Color real Brush Markers. I love the sketchy look of this set and the options of leaves. - [Topflight Stamps Coffee Time](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-coffee-time/) - Happy Fall! Today I'm playing along with the 2021 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and created a card using some Topflight Stamp supplies. I love this hop and the fun opportunity to see all the wonderful coffee cards! I started out with a Distress Oxide background I made using photo paper. I love the look - [Joy Clair Drink Coffee & Be Merry](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair/) - Hello friends, today I'm playing along with the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop using the Joy Clair Coffee Flavors Digital set. Be sure to check out the awesome Coffee Sale below. Details To start, I used Word to print out my coffee cup and the sentiment. I printed the image on Bristol Smooth paper - [Visible Image 2020 Vision Wall Hanging](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-2020-vision-wall-hanging/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a project I created for my Mother In Law who has been having a rough time and is transitioning from independent living to something a little more assisted. I love this beautiful 2020 Vision stamp from Visible Image and paired it with this awesome sentiment from the Visible Image - [Crackerbox Stamps Candy Cane Cup](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-candy-cane-cup/) - Happy Friday! Today is the last day of the 2021 Fall /Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and I have one more card using Crackerbox Stamps. I started by stamping the Coffee Cup Heart stamp and masking the heart and instead used the Candy Cane. I used my Sharpies to color up my cup along with - [PaperArtsy Coffee Time](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-coffee-time/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog and today is the last day of the 2021 Fall /Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop so I have one more coffee/tea card using the PaperArtsy Scrapcosy 13 set. I started out with the PaperArtsy Infusions in Raspberry and Cerise and moved the color around until I - [Visible Image Lost In Music](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-lost-in-music/) - Happy Monday! I hope you are all doing well. I had a nice week off of work and was able to play with some of my Visible Image for a fun mixed media card using the Lost in Music. I started out with an old book of music and took one of the pages and - [Quick PaperArtsy Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-paperartsy-christmas-card/) - Happy December! Today I have a quick Christmas card using PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 63 set. Christmas is quickly approaching and this card is both quick and easy to replicate to send out to all your family and friends. I started out using the Prism inks in French Navy, Purple Velvet, Dusky Rose, and Black Current - [Joy Clair Thankful for You Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-thankful-for-you-tag/) - Hello friends today I'm creating a colorful tag using the Joy Clair Thankful for You digital image. Details For my card, I printed out my flower along with the sentiment. Taking a manila tag, I used some PaperArtsy Freco Acrylic paint and applied to the tag using a brayer. I then used my alcohol ink - [Crackerbox Stamps Blowing Snowflake Tree](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-blowing-snowflake-tree/) - Happy December! If you are like me, your are still making and sending out your Christmas cards. No matter how early I start, it seems like I can never make enough and get them all mailed out in time. Well, today I have an easy and quick Christmas card that you can make multiples of - [Crafty Individuals Festively Ornamental](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-festively-ornamental/) - Happy Friday! I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing the theme using Crafty Individual stamps using the Festively Ornamental set. I love these beautiful snowflakes and decided to create a Distress Oxide ink background using Antique Linen, Salvage Patina, Blueprint Sketch, and Prize Ribbon. I then splattered water on the background and lifted off the - [Katzelkraft Happy New Year](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-happy-new-year/) - I hope you are all doing well as Christmas nears! Today I've made a New Year's card using the Katzelkraft Booly Dog with the Visible Image Ripples stencil. This fun pug is so great and goes with just about any sentiment you have. After I stamped and used my watercolor pencils to color him, I - [Crackerbox Stamps Christmas Ornament](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-christmas-ornament/) - I can't believe how quickly December has gone. Today, I have one more Christmas card using the Crackerbox Stamps Ornament and Pine stamp along with this great Happy, Light, Merry sentiment. For my image, I did some no line watercoloring using my Zig Clean Color Brush markers on Bristol Smooth paper. I stamped the Ornament - [Visible Image Time to Celebrate](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-time-to-celebrate/) - I hope you are all doing well. I'm done with work (teaching) for the year and while it is so rewarding, the break is much needed. To celebrate, I created this fun card using the Visible Image 99% Chance of Wine set. To start my card I used Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide and blended it - [Visible Image Create](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-create/) - Today I am on the Topfight Stamps blog creating with Visible Image. I created this card with the Daisy Daisy stencil along with the VI Minis #1 and Create With Your Soul set. I love these the Visible Image sets and how well they go with each other. I started with the Daisy Daisy stencil - [New Year New Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-year-new-flower-challenge/) - Happy New Year and I hope you are all doing well. New Year means it is time for a new Flower Challenge which is ... Our Guest Designer this month is Lisa Elton who was the winner for August. Please check out her blog/Instagram to see her beautiful cards. For my card I used the - [Polkadoodle Snowball Kisses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/polkadoodle-snowball-kisses/) - Happy New Year to all of you and I hope your 2022 is going well. Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with a cute Polkadoodle Snowball Kisses set and PaperArtsy Infusions on photo paper. For the New Year, I was cleaning up my craft room when I came across some photo paper. - [Crackerbox Stamps Birthday Pop Up Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-birthday-pop-up-card/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful New Year! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a birthday card I made for a friend. I love using this box card with pattern paper for a fun interactive birthday surprise. I thought it would be fun to have the Emu Adele popping out of - [Visible Image Rise and Shine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image/) - I hope you are all doing well. The weather here in Texas has been a bit crazy, cold one day, hot the next, raining when its hot and raining when its cold. So I thought that I would create my own sunshine using the Visible Image Rise and Shine set. I started out with a - [Darkroom Door Hearts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-hearts/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing the Valentine theme with a card using Darkroom Door Hearts set. I love this set and the beautiful script in the hearts. To create my card, I used a background I made with Dina Wakley Media sprays. I then stamped the Darkroom Door Abstract 08 - [Visible Image Sketched Tulips New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-sketched-tulips/) - Happy Monday! I hope you all have had the chance to check out the new Spring Release from Visible Image available for pre-order now and will be released on Feb 11th. Click here for all the gorgeous stamps, stencils, and dies in the Spring Release. Today I have a card made with several of the - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Drama](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-drama/) - I hope you are all having a wonderful January! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a fun snarky card I made for a friend. I love all the snarky sentiments Crackerbox Stamps offers and this one is no exception. I started with a background I had previously made using PaperArtsy Infusions, watercolor powders, - [Kay Carley Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/kay-carley-journal-page/) - I hope you are all keeping warm this January and having a great new year. I'm trying to work more in my journal this year and created a page using a background I had previously made using my gel press, PaperArtsy Fresco paints and the Carabelle Studios Rosette texture plate. I then used the PaperArtsy - [Visible Image Happy Whatever](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-happy-whatever/) - Happy Monday! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and so I thought I'd play with the Visible Image Molly Rules from their new release (pre-order now or available on the 11th). I love Valentine's but this year it falls on a Monday which isn't a great day to celebrate especially after a long day - [Visible Image One of a Kind](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-one-of-a-kind/) - I hope you are all doing well and are having a good February. I'm still playing with the amazing new spring release from Visible Images. There are so many great stamps, stencils, and now dies! I also love how easy it is to combine stamp sets. Today, I'm using the new Transmission Glitch stamp along - [Crackerbox Valentines Candy Hearts](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-valentines-candy-hearts/) - I can't believe that it is almost February! Today I am on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a colorful sassy Valentines card using the their new release. When I think of Valentines, I think of candy hearts so when I saw the Candy Hearts and Sassy Sayings, I knew I wanted to create a card for - [Jane's Doodles Whales Birthday Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/janes-doodles-whales-birthday-tag/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today creating a mixed media tag using Jane's Doodles Whales stamps. I started by spraying the Prism Glimmer Mists in Glamour Gold, Boy Blue, and Midnight Black on a large media tag. I also used the mists on some cheesecloth and set it aside to dry. - [Flower Challenge #65](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-65/) - It is the beginning of February which means it is time for a new Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is: We also have two new DT joining us this month. So delighted to introduce Dhruvika Raj from 'The Cardogram' and also Stef Perry from 'Perry Papercrafts'. Our Guest Designer this month is the talented Trina - [PaperArtsy Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-mixed-media-card/) - Happy Friday friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a mixed media card using PaperArtsy and some other great supplies found at Topflight Stamps. I started my card by using the PaperArtsy Fresco paint in Blah Mange and Mulled Wine and brayer to spread color around my background. I love the random look - [Crackerbox Stamps St. Patrick's Day Good Luck](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-st-patricks-day/) - Happy Febuary! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog preparing for St. Patrick's Day with the Crackerbox Stamps new release and some fun sentiments. I love this fun What You Get sentiment which goes perfectly with this cute Leprechaun Sheamus. This was a quick and fun card to make. I stamped the Leprechaun Sheamus in black - [Reminder for The Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-for-the-flower-challenge/) - I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day. Today is the reminder post for The Flower Challenge which is: For my card today, I used the Altenew Coral Sunset set along with some loose watercoloring. I struggle with the loose look and want to control where the color goes. To help the process, I - [Crafty Individuals Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-journal-page/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a journal page I created using the Crafty Individuals Line of Hours stamp and a gel press print. I love the beautiful colors you can get using the PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics with a gel press. For my page today, I used the Blah Mange, Mulled - [Creating a PaperArtsy Gel Press Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-a-paperartsy-gel-press-card/) - Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful week and are looking forward to a great weekend. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a card I created from an old book page, a gel press, and some fantastic PaperArtsy fresco acrylic paints and stamps. I had previously made background using - [The Flower Challenge for March](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-for-march/) - Happy March! I hope it is starting to look like spring where you are. The weather is a little crazy here in Texas but I feel like spring is tying to peek through. The beginning of a new month also means a new challenge at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is... I'm not - [Katzelkraft Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-journal-page/) - Happy Friday and I hope you are all doing well. I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a mixed media journal page using Katzelkraft stamps. I've been playing around with my mixed media journal and having fun with the Katzelkraft Flowers and Nature and the Flowers set. I started my page with a gel - [Crackerbox Stamps Friends Are 4 Leaf Clovers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stampe-friends-are-4-leaf-clovers/) - I hope you are all doing well and had a great weekend. I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a fun St. Patrick's Day card using the new Friends Saying with the 4 Leaf Clover. I love this sentiment and its perfect for any St. Patrick Day loving friend. This card was fast and - [Crackerbox Stamp Easter Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamp-easter-release/) - Happy Friday! Crackerbox Stamps is having a great Easter Release and I have to card I made with some of the fun Easter stamps. I love a good sentiment and this one made me laugh out loud. The If You See Bunny sentiment is great and can go with so many of the Easter images - [Crackerbox Stamps Never Too Late](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-never-too-late/) - Happy March! I hope you are all doing well. Today I have a fun snarky card to start the month off right. I love this sentiment Never Too Late from Crackerbox Stamp and its perfect to make a friend smile or for a birthday card. To create my card, I started with a gel press - [Visible Image Sketched Tulip](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-sketched-tulip/) - I hope you all are having a happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a card I made using the Visible Image new Spring Release. I love this release especially the unique dies and flowers and the Sketched Tulips is one of my favorites. I created my background by smooshing Prism Inks - [Visible Image Gin Up](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-gin-up/) - Happy March! I hope you are all doing well and that it is starting to look like spring where you are located. Here is Texas the weather can't quite make up its mind so I'm hoping to help it out with a little spring card and some gin lol. I love this fun Visible Image - [Visible Image New Life](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-new-life/) - Happy Monday! Its officially spring here in Texas and I've been busy planting vegetables and flowers in my garden. I've also been busy planting this pretty Visible Image Sketched Tulips onto a card lol. To create my card, I stamped the tulip with Versafine Clair Nocturn ink and heat embossed it with the sparkly WOW! - [Chou & Flowers Plants in Circles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/chou-flowers-plants-in-circles/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog continuing the Chou & Flowers theme. I really love the unique style of this company and can't wait to get my hands on some more stamp sets. Today, I'm featuring the Plants in Circles set. To create my card, I started with a piece of - [Chou & Flowers Vintage Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/chou-flowers-vintage-flowers/) - I hope you are all having a great weekend! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with another set of cards I made using some new supplies from Chou & Flowers. For my first card I paired the Vintage stencil with the Lavinia Elements ink in Merlot, Mulberry, and Truffle. I love how juicy - [Crackerbox Stamps Easter Cross](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-easter-cross/) - Hello friends! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a super easy Easter card using the pretty Cross Lilies stamp. To create my card, I started with a photo paper background I had previously made using Distress Oxide Reinkers. I put the reinkers on my craft mat, spritzed them with water, and drug - [Topflight Stamps 5th Birthday Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/15418/) - It's Topflight Stamps 5th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! You should have arrived here from Rachel Greig's blog. If not, - [AALL & Create Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Happy Friday! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with all types of "media" from paints to pastes and pigment powders. I started with a page out of an old hymnal book and lightly applied white gesso. I then used my brayer and applied the PaperArtsy Shimmer Paints in Pea Coat and Peachy Kean. - [Crackerbox Stamps Hoppy Easter](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-hoppy-easter/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well.Today I have a fun Easter card using the Crackerbox Stamps Butt & Ear stamp along with the Hoppy Easter Every Bunny sentiment. I love this fun image and it makes me laugh every time I use it. I used the Distress Oxides in Saltwater Taffy - [April Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/april-flower-challenge/) - This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for April is ... Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Esther Asbury who was also our winner for February last year. Do check out her blog/Instagram if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards. For my card this - [Visible Image Cake Poetry](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-cake-poetry/) - It's finally spring here in Texas and I'm celebrating with cake, well at least a Visible Image cake. I love the Blow Out The Candles set and decided to try to make a multi tiered flower cake to celebrate the growing season. I started out creating my cake but I felt the celebration called for - [Crackerbox Stamps April Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-april-release/) - Happy Friday! Today I have a fun card created with some new Crackerbox Stamps from their April release. I love this cute duck and thought it would be fun to pair it with the action wobble to create a funny interactive card. I started by stamping the large duck and watercoloring him up with my - [Tracy Scott Mixed Media Flower Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/tracy-scott-mixed-media-flower-page/) - Hello crafty people, I hope you all are doing well and had a wonderful week. Today I have a mixed media journal page I made with the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 28 along with the Seth Apter 25 set and the Sara Naumann PS176 stencil. I how well all the PaperArtsy products work together on this - [Crackerbox Stamps Mirror Image Squirrels](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-mirror-image-squirrels/) - I hope you are all doing well. Today I am playing with some of the new stamps in April as well as Mirror Image stamping. First of all, I love this Don't Have Duck in Row sentiment as it totally relates to my life now. lol When I started to create my card, I knew - [AALL & Create Mother's Day Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-mothers-day-flowers/) - I hope you are having a great week. Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog sharing a Mother's Day card I made using the beautiful flowers from the AALL & Create Petal Power set. I love this set and the gorgeous sketch flowers. I started by stamping the flowers on Bristol Smooth paper and then - [Visible Image At The Beach Bookmark](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-at-the-beach-bookmark/) - Hello friends, it's getting close to summer so I thought I'd make a bookmark to go along with some summer beach reading. Today, I'm using the new release from Visible Image At The Beach set. I love the details on these shells and the sentiments are great! I started with a manila tag and used - [Crackerbox Stamps Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-mothers-day-card/) - I hope you had a wonderful Easter and had the chance to spend some quality time with family and/or friends. Today I have a super simple Mother's Day card using the new Mother Definitions stamp. I love and can relate to most of these especially the first one and the caffeine fueled part lol. To - [PaperArtsy JOFY Slimline Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-jofy-slimline-card/) - Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful week. Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some PaperArtsy. I love this beautiful JOFY 112 set and I stamped and colored up several versions. For my card today, I used colored pencils and fussy cut the flowers out. For my background, I - [Crackerbox Stamps Be Like A Duck](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-be-like-a-duck/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a quick and fun card using some of the new stamps from Crackerbox. I love this fun Duck Grin and thought he would go perfectly with the Be Like A Duck sentiment. I started by masking off a portion of my card and then - [Carabelle Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well. Today I'm over at the Topflight Stamps blog, continuing the Design Team theme using some supplies from Carabelle Studio to make a fun mixed media journal layout. I love using my gel plate and designed to make two different pages using the Carabelle Playful - [The Flower Challenge #68](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-68/) - It;s May which means two thing . . . 1) school is almost out (yeah for summer break) and 2) time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images and our challenge for May is ... It would be great if you could add - [Visible Image Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-birthday-card/) - I hope you are all doing well! I can't believe it is already May. There are several birthdays in my family in May and so I made a bright birthday card for my daughter who will be turning 8 this year. How is she already 8? Anyway back to my card. To create my card - [Crackerbox Stamps 2022 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-2022-spring-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - It's time for another Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and I have two cards I made for the hop using Crackerbox Stamps. I had a leftover background I had made using my brayer and Lavinia ink on my gel press. I didn't want to waste the ink, so I took a piece of paper and cleaned - [AALL & Create Caffeinated Mixed Media Pages](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-caffeinated-mixed-media-pages/) - I'm over on the the Topflight Stamps blog participating in the Spring / Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. It wouldn't be a blog hop without a chance to win great prizes so make sure to check out the Topflight blog post here. Today I created some coffee mixed media journal pages and a card using - [Crackerbox Stamps Embossed Butterfly Tree](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-embossed-butterfly-tree/) - I hope you are all doing well and Happy Mother's Day. As with most holidays, there is lots of happiness but also a sense of loss and remembrance for those who have passed. Today I have a sympathy card I made for my sister in law whose mother recently passed away. I started my card - [Hobby Art Teacher Support Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hobby-art-teacher-support-card/) - Happy Friday! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some Hobby Art. I love these fun stamps and there are so many great image. For my card today, I used the Crazy Critters set mostly because as a parent and teacher, this is the time of the school year that everything gets - [Visible Image Under the Sea Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-under-the-sea-journal-page/) - I hope you are all doing well. It is getting close to summer here and the kids are almost out of school which has me dreaming of the beach and all things summery. To help me get through these next couple of weeks, I decided to make a mixed media journal layout. I started by - [Crackerbox Stamps Clean and Simple Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-clean-and-simple-thank-you-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a CAS (clean and simple) thank you card I created for my daughter's teachers. The end of school is coming near and I wanted to make sure that both of my girls had some thank you cards to write to their teachers. - [Summer Open Sea Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/summer-open-sea-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a quick summery ocean card I made using Darkroom Door and Visible Image. I started by stamping the Darkroom Door Frame Stamp Burnt Edge. I then made a mask of the stamp so that I could create an ocean scene around it. I then took the Visible Image Ride - [Craft Emotions Baby Boy Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/craft-emotions-baby-boy-card/) - Hello friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the Craft Emotions set on the blog called Baby Boy. I love this fun little set and for my card today decided to use the toy airplane for the main focus of my card. I created my card by stamping the images with Versafine - [Crackerbox Stamps Father's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-fathers-day-card/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a fun Father's Day minion card using Distress Ink blending. I created my card by first blending Distress Oxide ink in lucky cover, salty ocean, and faded jeans. I then stamped the Man of My Heart sentiment and clear embossed it. I then stamped - [Visible Image Bee Happy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-bee-happy/) - Today I am celebrating the first day of summer vacation with a this fun Bee Happy card using the Visible Image Bee Happy stamp set and the Honeycomb Hex stencil. I love this pretty bee set and decided to use the smaller bees for my card. I started by masking of a section of my - [Lavinia New Acrylic Sprays](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-new-acrylic-sprays/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the new Lavinia Acrylic Sprays. I love playing with color and mediums and so when I saw Lavinia was releasing new sprays I put them all in my cart. . . but I had to pair down my cart because, well you - [Crackerbox Stamps World's Greatest Dad](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-worlds-greatest-dad/) - Hello crafty friend! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog creating a simple Distress Oxide Blending Father's Day card using the Bear Fun Orson stamp. I love ink blending and how quick you can make a pretty card using a variety of colors. I started by masking off the top portion of my card - [Versafine Claire Inks with a Gel Press](https://www.strangelycreative.com/versafine-claire-inks-with-a-gel-press/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing along with the DT theme using Versafine Claire inks. I love these inks and the crisp images you get when using them. An added bonus is that you can also emboss these inks. For my card today I used the inks with my gel - [Visible Image Journal Beach Layout](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-journal-beach-layout/) - Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer. I'm enjoying a little more time in my craft room and playing in my recycled journal with another summer scene using Visible Image. For today's journal spread, I'm working in the same recycled magazine as this post. I first spread a light - [Fairy Birthday Tag using Lavinia Acrylic Sprays](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fairy-birthday-tag-using-lavinia-acrylic-sprays/) - Hello friends! Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some more Lavinia Acrylic sprays to make a bright birthday tag. I love using these sprays, not only are they bright but they are very fluid and spray so easily. I sprayed the Lavinia Leaf Mask on a manila tag with the acrylic - [Snarky Sentiment with Ink Blending](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snarky-sentiment-with-ink-blending/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog creating a card using distress ink blending and pairing it with this great snarky set called Ever Notice. I love this snarky sentiment and to make things better, the lady is attached to the sentiment so it makes stamping super simple. I started by masking - [Crackerbox Stamps 22nd Anniversary Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-22nd-anniversary-release/) - Hello crafty friends, I hope you are all doing well. Today Crackerbox Stamps is celebrating its 22nd Anniversary with a fun release. I love this fun Roll With It sentiment and it goes so well on the Toilet Roll on a Holder stamp. I then stamped the Toilet Roll Plunger stamp around my card and - [AALL & Create Texture Sampler](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-texture-sampler/) - Happy Friday and I hope you are all doing well. Today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the AALL & Create #660 Texture Sampler by Janet Klein. I love all the unique textures this set has and decided to make it a focal point of my card. I stamped the images on - [PaperArtsy Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Hello crafty friends! TodayI'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with an art journal page I made using some of my PaperArtsy supplies. I've been having fun working through some mixed media classes I signed up for and never completed. I don't know about you, but I'm really good at collecting art supplies and signing - [Visible Image Christmas Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-release-2/) - Hello Lovelies! Happy Monday. Today I'm playing with the new Visible Image Christmas Release and the Vintage Santa available for PreOrder now with the release date of July 1st. I love this vintage look and I thought I'd start with some Bristol Smooth paper and blended Distress Oxides in Antique Linen, Gathered Twigs and Ground - [Crackerbox Stamps Potty Humor](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-potty-humor/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a funny card using the new Crackerbox Stamp release available here. Today I'm playing with the Some People Say sentiment and the Toilet Roll on a Holder. I had a paper leftover with some texture paste I made for sand. I thought this would be a fun way to - [Seahorse Hello Gel Print](https://www.strangelycreative.com/seahorse-gel-print-hello/) - Happy Friday my crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a fun seahorse card. I created my background a couple weeks ago when I was playing with my Versafine Clair ink and my gel press. I used Fantasia, Charming Pink, and Warm Breeze and spread it on my gel plate with a - [Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-5/) - Happy July! With a new month comes a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge! This month the challenge is: I always have a hard time with CAS cards and leaving white space but for my card this month I think I did better. I used the Altenew Build A Flower Coral Charm along with - [Crackerbox Stamps Summer Drinks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-summer-drinks/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you are having a great summer! Today I am over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a colorful card to celebrate the summery heat. And boy do I know a little about heat here in Houston, TX. All I can say is ugh and boy do I wish I could - [The Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-reminder-4/) - It is mid July which means it is time for The Flower Challenge Reminder. This month the challenge is: CAS is always a hard one for me as I love making backgrounds and have a hard time with white space. However, I found these small 3x3 cards and decided they would be perfect for the - [Visible Image Poinsettia Grunge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-poinsettia-grunge/) - Happy Monday! Today I'm playing with the new Visible Image Christmas release. I love this release and the grunge undertones of all the sets. For my card today, I used the new Poinsettia Grunge along with the Distressed Christmas sets. I created my card, by first stamping the poinsettia on Copic friendly paper and coloring - [Crackerbox Stamps Distress Ink Fairy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-distress-ink-fairy/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a blue fairy card I made using distress inks and this pretty Fairy With Flower stamp. I love this pretty fairy and thought it went perfectly with the sentiment The Future Belongs. I created my card by taking a Bristol Smooth panel and - [PaperArtsy Mixed Media Zine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-mixed-media-zine/) - Hello craft friends! I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog with a "new to me" Mixed Media technique I recently learned. My latest adventure is something called zines which are "a self-published, non-commercial print-work that is typically produced in small, limited batches." I choose not to follow the last step, which is actually publishing my work, - [Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-journal-page/) - Happy weekend! Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog creating a journal page with PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics and some leftovers in my stash pile. I started out with a creating a light background with the PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics in Blah Mange, Bougainvillea, and Mulled Wine. I added some PaperArtsy Printed Tissue along with In The - [Visible Image Golden Honey](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-golden-honey/) - I hope you are all doing well and are having a great summer. Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Bee Happy stamp set along with the Honeycomb Hex stencil. I thought it would bee (lol) fun to try the Hex stencil on gold cardstock with texture paste. Once the paste was dry, I used - [Crackerbox Stamps Thanks A Minion](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-thanks-a-minion/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a thank you card featuring Phil the Minion. I love these fun minion stamps at Crackerbox and there are so many ways to use them. I created my card by masking off a my card base and blending distress ink in Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon, - [Visible Image Daisy Grunge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-daisy-grunge/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with some more Visible Image. I love the unique stamps and stencils from this company and combined several in my card today. I started by stamping the Visible Image Daisy Grunge on a gel press paper I had in my stash. I clear - [Crackerbox Stamps & Harry Potter](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-harry-potter/) - Hello friends! Today we are celebrating Harry Potter over at Crackerbox Stamps and we have a even have a new release with a sale. Today I created a card and a bookmark with some of the new released stamps. I also used the What's Life Without a Few Dragons with the Dragon Flying to create - [Flower Challenge #71](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-71/) - Happy August! A new month means a fun new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is: For my card this month I used a gel press print background I made with acrylic paints and bubble wrap. I love the circle imprints the bubble wrap created on my background. I stamped the - [Darkroom Door Birthday Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-birthday-butterflies/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I'm on the Topflight Stamps blog making a birthday card using the Darkroom Door Butterflies background stamp. I love this stamp and all the gorgeous butterflies and heat embossed it with some WOW! Platinum Embossing Powder. After heating embossing my background, I used the Lavinia Mystical Mist Sprays in Purple - [Visible Image Ride the Wind](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-ride-the-wind/) - Hello friends and happy August! Today I'm creating a masculine card using alcohol inks on a gel press along with the Visible Image Ride the Wind stamp set. The details on these motorcycles are awesome and it was so easy to stamp. I started by creating a background using some alcohol inks in brown shades - [Crackerbox Stamps So Bright](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-so-bright/) - Happy Monday friends! Today I'm over at Crackerbox Stamps blog creating a bright card using alcohol inks and a gel press. I started by applying some bright alcohol ink colors to my gel press and spreading them around with a brayer. I then added some blending solution and waited to the ink to dry. Once - [Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-reminder-6/) - Happy Monday! It's mid August (wow that went fast) and as I am preparing my classroom for another school year, it is also time to create a reminder card for The Flower Challenge. This month its about circles. I was looking in my stencils and came across this fun circle stencil from Winnie & Walter - [Lavinia Journal Page with Alcohol Lift Ink](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-journal-page-with-alcohol-lift-ink/) - Happy Friday crafty friends. Today I'm playing with some Lavinia stamps and creating a journal page using the new Bearly Arts alcohol inks along with some Ranger Lift Ink. I've been watching videos from Tracey over at Lavinia and wanted to try her technique using alcohol lift ink. I started with Yupo paper and applied - [Frida Kahlo Lovely Peony](https://www.strangelycreative.com/frida-kahlo-lovely-peony/) - Hello crafty friends today I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with a new to me brand Frida Kahlo. I love coloring up flowers and this Lovely Peony 3 is perfect for a quick card. I started by stamping the peony three times on Bristol Smooth paper and used some watercolor markers to color - [Crackerbox Stamps Breaking the Rules](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-breaking-the-rules/) - Happy Friday! Today I am on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a quick and fun card using the Stuart with a Cupcake stamp along with a new sentiment I Mean Its Sorta Exciting. I started by stamping both the image and sentiment on Bristol Smooth paper and coloring it up with my Zig Clean Color - [Visible Image Anyone For Bubbles?](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-anyone-for-bubbles/) - Happy Monday friends! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Anyone for Bubbles? set and celebrating the first week of school. I love this fun stamp set and the sentiments are awesome! I started with a background I created by mistake. I went to use my Salvaged Patina Distress Ink and found that some of - [Jane's Doodles Brew-Tea-Ful](https://www.strangelycreative.com/janes-doodles-brew-tea-ful/) - Hello friends today I am over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the Jane's Doodles Brew-Tea-Ful set for a fun little tea card. I love this set and it pretty coffee cups that you can color up. I stamped these on Bristol Smooth card stock and clear heat embossed them. I then took my - [Crackerbox Stamps Mixed Media Snarky Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-mixed-media-snarky-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm playing with the fun and snarky Crackerbox Stamps sentiment You're Drunk and a mixed media background. I was playing with an old background and used some Dina Wakley Media sprays to freshen up the look. (Yes, I might have a problem throwing away old background but I enjoy the challenge - [Mixed Media Mini Fall Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-mini-fall-journal-page/) - Happy Friday creative friends! I'm playing in a mini journal creating a fall themed layout using a variety of Topflight Stamp supplies including PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and Infusions and a variety of Visible Image supplies. I started by applying gesso to my page and used PaperArtsy Fresco paints in Banana, Firebird, and Taupe and applied - [Visible Image Grow Stronger](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-grow-stronger-2/) - Hello craft friends! Today I'm playing with the Visible Image Into the Woods set. It's been raining here in Texas for the last two weeks which has made everything bloom again even though we are technically in fall. I decided to play with this set and create some blooms on my tree. I started off - [Crackerbox Stamps Glitter Glue](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-glitter-glue/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with another fun card using Distress Oxide blending and this great Glitter Glue sentiment. This sentiment is great and works with a variety of cards especially ones for your crafty pals. I started with some Distress Oxide ink blending with Dusty Concord, Victorian Velvet and - [PaperArtsy Gel Press Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-gel-press-journal-page/) - Hello crafty friends! Ericka with Strangely Creative here and today I have gel press journal page using PaperArtsy stamps along with Versafine Clair inks. I started by applying PaperArtsy Fresco paints in Gumboots on my gel press and used the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS226 stencil to the gel press. I pulled the print up and - [Reminder The Flower Challenge #72](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-the-flower-challenge-72/) - It's time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge and this month its all about: For my card today I experimented with hot foiling. I'm still learning but had fun with a variety of foils and using the Spellbinders Magnolia Bouquet Plate and Die set. I decided to use the teal foil with a - [Grungy Craft Individuals Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/grungy-craft-individuals-thank-you-card/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog with a quick thank you card I made using the Crafty Individuals Baroque Script stamp and Craft Consortium paper. I love this pretty stamp with the script. I selected a piece of brick paper and cut it down to 5 1/4" x 4". I - [Crackerbox Stamps Minion Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-minion-birthday-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a fun minion birthday card that I created for one of my students using Crackerbox Stamps. I love these minions and all the great sentiments that go along with them. I started by using Distress Spray Stains in Mermaid Lagoon and Squeezed Lemonade on Bristol Smooth paper. While my - [Visible Image No Filter](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-no-filter/) - Hello friends! Today I'm so excited to share with you some of the Visible Image new release. Today I am playing with the beautiful No Filter stamp set along with the Off The Grid stencil. I made two cards using similar techniques with a gel press and alcohol inks. I started by applying alcohol inks - [Lavinia Birthday Wishes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-birthday-wishes/) - Hello friends today I have a birthday card using Lavinia products. I love this pretty Tall Dandelion stamp and thought it would go perfectly with the Heartfelt Wishes. I started by applying a thin mask on my Bristol Smooth background. I then used the Lavinia Lattice stencil along with the Pinkella Mystical Mists and Midnight - [Crackerbox Stamps National Coffee Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-national-coffee-day/) - Hello coffee loving friends! Happy National Coffee Day! Today I have a mixed media coffee card using Crackerbox Stamps and my gel press with some PaperArtsy Frescos. I started by using PaperArtsy Frescos in Firebird, London Bus, Bananna, Stone, and Taupe using an old book page and pulling the print off my gel press. I - [Crackerbox Stamps Best Friend Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-best-friend-card/) - Hello crafty friends, today I have a ink blending card I made with the Crackerbox Stamps Fairy Tea Cup stamp along with this great sentiment Laugh, Smile, Live. I love this sentiment and wanted to use it for a friend. I was going through my Crackerbox Stamp images and these little fairies just seem to - [National Coffee Day with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/national-coffee-day-with-topflight-stamps-2/) - Hello coffee lovers! Today is National Coffee Day and so I made a couple of cards to celebrate using some Topflight Stamp supplies and the AALL & Create Hote Drinks set. I started out using my gel press with PaperArtsy Fresco paints in Taupe, Tundra, Stone and Firebird. I love the worn paper look it - [Crackerbox Stamps Halloween Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-halloween-release/) - Happy October! Today I have a fun Halloween card I made using the new Crackerbox Stamps release! I love this fun Don't Scare Me sentiment and thought it would go perfectly Ghost Minion. I used my WOW! Embossing pen and colored in my ghost and heat embossed him with Galaxy Glow powder so he glows - [Topflight Stamps International Coffee Day](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-international-coffee-day/) - Happy International Coffee Day! Today I have a card using some leftovers in my stash along with the Darkroom Door Coffee Time set. I love this coffee set and there are so many ways to use these coffee cups. I started by using a background from the Craft Consortium Brick Texture paper pad. I stamped - [The Flower Challenge #73 & 6th Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-73-6th-birthday/) - It is the beginning of October and that means it is time for a new Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is .. It's also our 6th Birthday so I hope you join in and help us celebrate by participating in our challenge as there are lots of great prizes this month. This month our Guest - [Visible Image Antisocial Butterfly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-antisocial-butterfly/) - Hello friends and thank you for stopping by. Today I am playing with the new Visible Image Release Antisocial Butterfly along with the A to Z stencil. I love this gorgeous butterfly and the text behind it and thought it would go well with the Visible Image Better Days Ahead sentiments. To create my card, - [Crackerbox Stamps Halloween Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-halloween-card/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with the Crackerbox Stamps new Halloween release and using the Tombstone Lg with this fun Peek A Boo sentiment that fits perfectly in the Tombstone. I started by stamping the Tombstone and then did some Distress Oxide ink blending in Wilted Violet and Villainous Potion and used Ground Espresso - [Visible Image Branch Out](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-branch-out/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I am playing with the new Visible Image stencil called Branch Out. I love this stencil and used some WOW! Embossing powder to create a fun texture. I started with a background I had created using Lavinia Acrylic Sprays in Teal, Claret, and Midnight Blue. Once my background was dry, I - [PaperArtsy JOFY Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-jofy-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I am playing with PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics and stamps to make a mixedm media journal page. I love the multiple ways you can use the Fresco Paints and today I used them with my gel press to make a background as well as to paint up my flowers. I started - [Visible Image Hang In There](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-hang-in-there/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with the Visible Image new release called Hang In There. There is so many fun ways you can use this stamp, but today I thought I'd make an encouraging bookmark. I created my bookmark by using a Mixed Media tag and lightly blending Distress Oxides onto the background. I - [Stretch Your Stamps - DIY Collage Paper](https://www.strangelycreative.com/stretch-your-stamps-diy-collage-paper/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I am sharing a fun way to make collage paper that I learned from Catherine Rains on Instagram. I love this fun technique and it is a great way to stretch your stamps as well as use up the loads of tissue paper you may have collected over the years. - [Distress Ink Thanksgiving Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/distress-ink-thanksgiving-card/) - Hello friends, today I have a Thanksgiving card I made using the Crackerbox Stamps Skeleton Leaves with Distress Inks along with gold embossing. I love these gorgeous leaves and the beautiful details in the stamps. I started my card using distress inks in Candied Apple, Crackling Campfire, and Walnut Stain and blending them together. I - [Simple Sympathy Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/simple-sympathy-card/) - Hello friends, today I have a simple sympathy card that I made for some close friends. I love this beautiful Crackerbox Stamps Peony Lg. stamp and thought some gold embossing would give it a classic look. I watercolored my flower with Zig Real Brush Markers and then stamped the Grief sentiment and embossed it in - [Creative Expressions Gingerbread](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creative-expressions-gingerbread/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun winter/Christmas cards using the adorable Creative Expressions Gingerbread Makes set. These large gingerbread cookies are so fun to stamp and color up and are perfect for a cute card. I stamped the gingerbread in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and then used my watercolor brushes to color them up. - [Crackerbox Stamps Zap Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-zap-birthday-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun birthday card using the new Crackerbox Stamps Cat Sketchy stamp. I love the expression on this stamp and thought it would be perfect for a friend with a birthday this month. I started with some distress oxide ink blending in Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, and Black Soot on - [PaperArtsy JOFY Christmas Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-jofy-christmas-tag/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I'm creating a Christmas tag using the PaperArtsy JOFY 117 set along with some ink blending. This tag was a fun and easy one to create. I stamped the nutcracker from the set with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and then used the Green Oasis ink for the Happy sentiment. I clear - [Crackerbox Stamps Grinchy Christmas](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-grinchy-christmas/) - Hello friends today I am creating a Christmas card using the newly released Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Standing and Grinch Saying Long stamps. The Grinch is one of my favorite Christmas movies and I love both of these stamps. You could also get Grinch and Max stamps and expand the Christmas card possibles. I started by - [Crackerbox Stamps Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-fall-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Hello coffee loving friends! Today I have a coffee card using Crackerbox Stamps to participate Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. I decided to mix a couple of sets to make a fun Christmas coffee card. I love this fun Drink Up Grinch Sentiment and thought it would pair well with my coffee card. Let's - [Topflight Stamps and 2022 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-and-2022-fall-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - I'm playing along with the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and created a card for Topflight Stamps. Be sure to check out the blog post here. For my card today, I created a sweet winter coffee card using the Studio Light Karin Joan Coffee Bunny stamp along with some fun washi from Penpaling Paula - [AALL & Create Hot Drinks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-hot-drinks/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have one last coffee card and journal page to play along with the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. For my card and journal page I used this awesome AALL & Create Hot Drinks set. I stamped this large image with Versa Fine Clair Pine Cone ink and clear heat - [Crackerbox Stamps Magic and Bright Minion](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-magic-and-bright-minion/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I have a fun Christmas card I made using the Crackerbox Stamps Bob the Minion with and fun Santa Hat. I started by stamping Bob and masking the top to add the Santa's Hat stamp. I colored it all up with some water - [Christmas Card with Lavinia Mysticals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-card-with-lavinia-mysticals/) - Hello Crafty friends! I hope your December is starting off well. I am still busy making Christmas cards and thought that I would share this shiny grungy Christmas card using Lavinia Mystical Mists and the Darkroom Door Snowflakes and Christmas Sentiment Strip. I first sprayed the Lavinia Mysticals in Golden Temple and then added a - [December Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/december-flower-challenge-2/) - Happy December! I can't believe how fast the year has gone. With a new month comes a new challenge at The Flower Challenge. This month challenge is : Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Darnell who was the challenge winner for July and if you get a chance go check out her beautiful - [Crackerbox Stamps Grinch's Heart](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-grinchs-heart/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with another Grinch stamp from Crackerbox Stamps. card because you can never have too many Christmas cards. I love al these wonderful Grinch stamps and love that I get to use them all season long. Today, I used my colored pencils to color up the Grinch Head Image after - [Crafty Individuals Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-christmas-card/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I have a quick Christmas card using the Crafty Individuals Festively Ornamental stamp along with PaperArtsy Infusions in Raspberry. I stamped the Crafty Individuals Festively Ornamental stamp and sentiment from the Visible Image Sentimental Christmas and white heat embossed them. Once my background was dry, I added layer of In The - [Pink Ink Christmas Baubles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/pink-ink-christmas-baubles/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well. I have one last Christmas card make before the holidays. It's been a stressful week getting ready for the Christmas and the last week of school/teaching before the holiday break. So many presents to make/buy, parties to organize, and small kids to calm down lol. - [Crackerbox Stamps Peace Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-peace-card/) - Happy holidays crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying time with your family and friends. Today I have a simple card I made with some ink blending for a peaceful winter scene. I started by creating a circle stencil with some plastic to do some light ink blending. I used Bristol - [Katzelkraft Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Hello crafty friends. I hope you are all doing well in this last week before Christmas. Today, I have a mixed media journal page I made as a way decompress from my last week of school and before company comes for the holidays. It's a bit busy but so is my head lol and it - [Crackerbox Stamps Joy Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-joy-mixed-media-card/) - Hello friends! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We have been busy with family visiting but I had a little time to make a mixed media card using the Joy stamp. I love this handwritten script. To start, I used a mixed media gel press background I had in my stash. I - [Visible Image Anyone For Bubbles](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-anyone-for-bubbles-2/) - Happy (almost) New Years everyone! Today I am celebrating with a bubbly New Years card using the Visible Image Anyone for Bubbles. I started with a gel press print that I had created earlier using PaperArty Fresco Acrylics in Baltic Blue and Aquamarine. I created patterns on my gel press using things around the house - [Darkroom Door Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-journal-page/) - Happy New Year Crafty Friends! Today I'm creating a journal page with the Darkroom Door Sunflowers and Hexagon Stencil. I love this stencil and thought it would be fun to do a little ink blending with the Lavinia Elements ink in Truffle, Mermaid, and Sundance with the Lavinia stencil brush. Once my ink was dry, - [National Coffee Day Instagram Hop with Topflight Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/national-coffee-day-instagram-hop-with-topflight-stamps/) - Hello crafty coffee lovers! ☕✨ Today I’m celebrating National Coffee Day with Topflight Stamps! We’re joining in on a fun Instagram Hop, and you won’t want to miss it—there’s a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to the store. 🎉 Be sure to check our Instagram post here. For my card, I decided to combine two - [Crackerbox Stamps Penguin Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-penguin-card/) - Hello crafty friends and happy New Years! Today I have a wintry card using this cute Penguin Hat stamp. I love this stamp and have used it to make some cute ornaments, see the post here. This time I decided to color him up using my colored pencils. I did some no line coloring using - [Romantic Valentines Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/romantic-valentines-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Romantic Valentines card using a bunch of different supplies offered in the Topflight Stamps store. I love this Fingerprint Heart stamp from Carabella Studios and thought it would make the perfect Valentine's Day card. I used the Lavinia Mermaid Element ink and blended it into my cardstock with the - [Crackerbox Stamps Watercolor Valentine's Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-watercolor-valentines-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a watercolor Valentine's Day card I made using the Crackerbox Stamps Swirly Heart stamp along with the Happy Valentine's Day sentiment. I decided to stamp both of these and white heat emboss them on Bristol Smooth paper. I then added some Lindy's Magicals powders in Industrial Chic in Time - [PaperArtsy Mixed Media Zinski Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-mixed-media-zinski-tag/) - Hello friends, today I have a bright tag using the PaperArtsy Zinski stamp along with the Colorista Watercolour Markers. I stamped this fun Zinski Zini 28 and clear heat embossed it. I then took the Spectrum Noir Colorista Watercolour Markers and colored it up. I love these bright colors and they were easy to blend - [Crackerbox Stamps Vintage Rose Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-vintage-rose-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card I created for a friend using the Crackerbox Stamps Rose and Butterflies stamp. I also love the script of this True Friends Never Far sentiment which lends to a vintage feel for my card. I started by stamping the Rose and Butterflies stamp on an old book - [Jane's Doodles Fox Hugs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/janes-doodles-fox-hugs/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I have a simple card I made using the Jane's Doodles Sleepy Fox along with this great Hugs die. I love this large die and it is perfect to create a card for a friend. I started by coloring this cute fox with Spectrum Noir Watercolor Markers and then fussy - [Studio Light Gel Press Love Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/studio-light-gel-press-love-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a mixed media card using my gel press along with this grungy Studio Light Cherry Blossom Love set. I started by creating a background with my gel press and used the PaperArtsy Peachy Keen paint and pressed bubble wrap on the press. I love the bubble look once the print is - [Crackerbox Stamps Bunny Butt](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-bunny-butt/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you are doing well and are having a great start to the new year. Today I have a fun Easter card using the Crackerbox Stamps Bunny Butt stamp along with this awesome Does This Tail sentiment. This would also make a great spring card for any friend who might need - [Crafty Individuals Birthday Dogs](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-birthday-dogs/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I am continuing the Topflight Stamps Design Team theme using the Crafty Individuals brand. This brand has a wide variety of unmounted stamps, so don't forget to get the EZ Mount. Today I thought I'd make a quick birthday card using the Waiting for Their Next Adventure stamp. These dogs are - [Visible Image Cat's Whiskers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-cats-whiskers/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am over on the Topflight Stamps blog playing with the new Visible Image Cat's Whiskers stencil. Don't tell anyone but I'm not really a cat person, definitely more of a dog person as we have two. But when I saw this stencil and the That Lovin' Feline stamp set, I - [Crackerbox Stamps St. Patrick's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-st-patricks-day-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a fun St. Patrick's Day card using the Crackerbox Stamps Leprechaun Sheamus along with this fun What You Get sentiment. I created my card using some green acrylic paint and a brayer to add texture to my background. I then stamped the 4 Leaf Clover around the border and - [Katzelkraft Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-mixed-media-journal-page-2/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I have a mixed media journal layout using some great Katzelkraft stamps along with the Studio Light Acrylic Paint set in Intense. I started my page using the bright colors of paints using a brush and then my finger. I struggle with leaving white space but tried really hard on this - [Crackerbox Stamps Crap Happens](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-crap-happens/) - Hello everyone, Ericka here and today I have a funny, snarky card using the Toilet stamp. I stamped the toilet and lightly colored it with some gray colored pencils. I fussy cut it out and added it to an old background I had made. I then stamped the Crap Happens sentiment and attached it to - [Altenew Wallpaper Art Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-wallpaper-art-thank-you-card/) - Hello crafty friends. Today I’m playing with the amazing Altenew Wallpaper Art set. I bought the bundle which includes the stencil and die so there will be plenty more to play with later. For my card today, I used the stamp along with the coordinating die. I love the these large flowers and did some - [PaperArtsy Rustic Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-rustic-card/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I have a quick card I made using this beautiful PaperArtsy set by Sara Naumann. I love this pretty set and paired it with the gorgeous Creative Expressions Worn and Weathered paper set. This paper set has so many great prints, perfect for a vintage look for cards and journals. - [Crackerbox Stamps Carl The Minion](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-carl-the-minion/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope your March is going well. I'm getting ready for spring break and have a quick card I made using the Carl stamp along with this great Life Is Better sentiment. I love all the Minion stamps Crackerbox has thought Carl would go perfectly with my card. I used a gel - [Using Your Paper Leftovers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/using-your-paper-leftovers/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with this beautiful Sunflower from Chou & Flowers. I don't know about you but my desk always has a pile of scrap papers from previous projects that are just too pretty to throw out. So today, I decided to conquer some of my pile and use my paper left - [Topflight Stamps 6th Birthday Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-6th-birthday-blog-hop/) - It's Topflight Stamps 6th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight - [Crackerbox Stamps Easter Chick & Bunny](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-easter-chick-bunny/) - Hello friends! Today I have a cute Easter card I made for my nephews using the Crackerbox Stamps Bunny and Chick stamps. I love these cute little critters and they are so fun to color up. I started with a background I made using some shimmer spray. I masked a portion of my card of - [Crackerbox Stamps Easter Sale & Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-easter-sale-hop/) - Hello friends. I hope you are doing well. Today I am participating in a fun Instagram Hop with Crackerbox Stamps. Be sure to check out the hop on my Instagram post at Strangely Creative for a chance to win. Here are the fun Peep cards I made for the hop. I started by stamping my - [Darkroom Door Junk Journal Layout](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-junk-journal-layout/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing in my junk journal. What is a junk journal you may ask? Well, for me its an old magazine I received in the mail, so you could say it's my way of recycling lol. I love playing in my junk journal because I get to experiment and play - [Lavinia Alcohol Ink Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-alcohol-ink-card/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with some Lavinia Stamps on an alcohol ink background I've had in my stash. I had created this background on Yupo paper and had added some foiling to the alcohol ink parts that we a little sticky. I created a moon with the alcohol inks and then added some - [Hoppy Easter Minion](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hoppy-easter-minion/) - Hello friends! Today I combined my love of minions with Easter! I stamped these cute Bunny Ears and then stamped Carl on top so that he would be ready for the Easter festivities. I love these cute minions because you can dress them up with all type of accessories. I added these fun carrots and - [New Crackerbox Stamp Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-crackerbox-stamp-release/) - Hello friends. Today I have a card I made with the Crackerbox Stamp New Release. I love the pretty Violeta and Eucalyptus stamp and watercolored it up and then heat embossed it in gold. I used the new Happy Mother's Day To My sentiment and then added some blue paint splatters to finish my card. - [PaperArtsy Gel Press Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-gel-press-flowers/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing with my gel press creating prints and a new stamp from PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 78. I love this beautiful floral stamp from Tracy Scott and stamped it on a leftover gel press print and used my colored pencils to add more color to the flowers. I was experimenting - [PaperArtsy Stencil Play](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-stencil-play/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I am playing with some PaperArtsy stencils and a gel press print for a bright spring card. I made my background using my gel press along with the PaperArtsy PS351 stencil. I used PaperArtsy Bubble Gum and Bougainvillea Fresco Paint and some bubble wrap and pulled the first layer of the - [Crackerbox Stamps Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-mothers-day-card-2/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Mother's Day card I made using the new release from Crackerbox Stamps. I love the Happy Mother's Day To My sentiment and stamped it in Versafine Clair Twilight ink and clear embossed it. I then stamped the pretty Lupin Large stamp around the sentiment and colored it up with - [Studio Light Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/studio-light-mothers-day-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm creating a bright Mother's Day card using this pretty Studio Light Imagine Florals set. This is a large stamp with some smaller sets and is so fun to color up. I used my Spectrum Noir Colorista Watercolor Markers to color up the image after I clear heat embossed the image. - [Crackerbox Stamps Mother's Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-mothers-day-card-3/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Mother's Day card using the Mothers sentiment and this decorative Sewing Machine. I love this beautiful sentiment and it is perfect for Mother's Day but also any time you want to give a mom a card. I used my watercolor markers to color up the sewing machine and used - [Crackerbox Stamps Shark Attack](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-shark-attack/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun encouragement card made with the Crackerbox Stamps What Doesn't Kill You sentiment paired with Clyde the Shark. I love this fun sentiment and made a watercolor background using Lindy's Magicals for my card. I stamped the What Doesn't Kill You sentiment in Versafine Clair ink and clear embossed - [Carabelle Studio Texture Plate](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-studio-texture-plate/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with my gel press and the Carabelle Studio Mix & Match Texture Plate. I had so much fun I made two cards using my prints along with the Carabelle Studio Art Stamp and Stencil combo called Doily #2. I had so much fun playing with this great texture plate - [Topflight Stamps Coffee Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-coffee-card/) - Hello friends! Topflight Stamps is participating in the 2023 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and I created a fun card to the hop. Read below for information on the hop and how you can enter to win $25 gift card to the Topflight Store. Also be sure to stop by the store for - [Crackerbox Stamps Masculine Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-masculine-birthday-card/) - Hello friends, today I'm playing with the Crackerbox Stamps sentiment Fall Down which is perfect for a birthday card. This makes me laugh so much and I thought it would be fun to make a birthday card for my husband on his birthday tomorrow. I stamped the sentiment and white heat embossed it. I also - [Hobby Art Daisy Watercolor Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hobby-art-daisy-watercolor-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a simple watercolor card I made using the Hobby Arts Bee Friendly stamp. I stamped my image and clear embossed it to watercolor it up using the Spectrum Noir Colorsita Watercolor pens. Once my flower was dry, I used the Studio Light Paint Pen in Glamours to add some gold - [Crackerbox Stamps Snark](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snark/) - Hello friends! Today I have a simple and snarky card using the new Crackerbox Stamp Grant Me Serenity sentiment. I love this sentiment and may or may not be my feeling this as we end the school year lol. I stamped the the Big Tree 2 in Versafine Clair Rain-forest and colored it up with - [Darkroom Door Mixed Media Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-mixed-media-journal-page/) - Hello friends! Today I have a mixed media journal page I made with a variety of Darkroom Door supplies. I started with a gel press background I made using PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Beach Hut, Baltic Blue and Aquamarine. Before I pulled my print I used some bubble wrap packaging for a unique design. I - [Crackerbox Stamps Crazy Friends](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-crazy-friends/) - Hello friends! Today I have a quick funny card using this great Wants To Be Normal sentiment. This sentiment is so fun and a good reminder to make sure you are having fun in life. I paired the sentiment with the Drinking Couple which seems to be fitting lol. After stamping and clear heat embossing, - [Craft Emotions and a Gel Press Background](https://www.strangelycreative.com/craft-emotions-and-a-gel-press-background/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I am playing with a gel press print and these beautiful flowers background stamp from Crafty Emotions called Kate 4 I saved a gel press print that I made and wasn't too sure I liked. I decided to stamp and heat emboss the Kate 4 Background with WOW! Embossing in - [Visible Image Ice Cream for Summer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-ice-cream-for-summer/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I am celebrating my first Friday of summer! I'm a teacher and so summer is a big thing in my house and cause for celebration. I made this fun tag using the new Visible Image Better With Ice Cream set along with the Chain Reaction stamp and Flower Ink stencil. - [Visible Image Masculine Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-masculine-birthday-card/) - Happy Friday crafty friends! Today, I'm getting inky with some ink bending with the Visible Image Square Route stencil for a masculine birthday card. I started with some Bristol Smooth paper and the Visible Image Square Route stencil. I used the Lavinia Stencil Brushes with the Lavinia Elements Inks in Lime Punch and Blue Lagoon - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Stencil](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-stencil-2/) - Hello crafty friends today I am coloring up the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott stencil PS388. I love this large stencil and used a pencil to trace it. I then used my colored pencils and colored up the areas. After I was done coloring up the shapes, I used a black paint pen and traced around the - [Crackerbox Stamps 4th of July Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/18086/) - Hello friends today I have a quick card I made with the Crackerbox Stamps American Flag Artsy for a 4th of July card. This was an easy card to make using Distress Ink in Prize Ribbon and Festive Berries. I simply took my ink pads and swipped them on my cardstock till I was happy - [AALL & Create Inking Gears](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-inking-gears/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing with the AALL & Create Bipasha BK Inking Gears stamps. I love all the details on Bipaha BK designs and this one is no different. I don't know about you, but I also love all my art supplies including my pencils and brushes so I thought that this - [Crackerbox Stamps 4th of July Shaker](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-4th-of-july-shaker/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun 4th of July shaker card using the Crackerbox Stamps 4th of July Kids stamp. I love this fun stamp and its reminds me of our yearly 4th of July neighborhood parade. I stamped the the Happy 4th Big sentiment and white heat embossed it on my red cardstock. - [Lindy's July Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-july-color-challenge/) - Hello friends. I am so excited to announce that I am part of the Lindy's Gang DT this year. I love all the beautiful colors and products and can't wait to share them with you. Today I am playing along with the Lindy's July Challenge. I love traveling although I must admit it has been - [Using Paper Leftovers with Darkroom Door](https://www.strangelycreative.com/using-paper-leftovers-with-darkroom-door/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I created a card using some paper leftovers I had in my stash. I might be guilty of saving too many scraps but I had leftover gel press paper that was too pretty to throw out. I used the Darkroom Door Arty Pods and stamped and clear embossed them all over - [Visible Image Chase Your Dreams](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-chase-your-dreams/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing with stars! For my card today I used the Visible Image Seeing Stars stencil along with the Better Days Ahead stamp set. I used a gel press print I had in my stash using some PaperArtsy Fresco paints. I took embossing paste with the Visible Image Seeing Stars - [Lindy's Gang Magical Collage Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-magical-collage-page/) - Hello gang, today is my first post for Lindy's Gang and I have a collage journal page using a printable from Kate Craft and the gorgeous Lindy's Magicals in several ways. I love how versatile and easy to use these shimmery powders are and they always produce beautiful results. Basic Steps:1. Prime the canvas with - [Crackerbox Stamps Wine Time](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-wine-time/) - Hello friends today I have a fun card using the Crackerbox Stamps Martini Lady. I might have gotten my drinks mixed up when I paired it with the What Time Is A Good Time sentiment . . . or I might actually like to start with a martini and then go to wine lol. In - [Visible Image Christmas Robin](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-christmas-robin/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am celebrating the Christmas in July sale over at Topflight Store. I used this pretty Visible Image Christmas Robin along with the Visible Image Christmas Eve Stencil. I started with a gel press print background and used the Christmas Eve stencil with embossing paste and sprinkled WOW! Embossing Pea Coat - [Crackerbox Stamps Outer Space Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-outer-space-birthday/) - Hello friends today I have a fun birthday card using the Crackerbox Stamps Alien Funny Face along with this perfect Happy Birthday Earthling sentiment. I started by drawing a circle on Bristol Smooth paper and then added Lindy's Gang Outer Space Shimmer Magicals to make it look like a planet. I stamped the Alien Funny - [Crackerbox Stamps New Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-new-release/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have two cards from the Crackerbox Stamps new release. For my first card, I used the new snarky Why Be Part sentiment and white embossed it on a gel press background. I stamped the Rafferty the Giraffe on a separate paper and colored him up with my Copics. After cutting - [Visible Image Shining Star](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-shining-star/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing with the new Visible Image Shining Star stamp set along with the Super Star stencil. I started off by using temporary double sided tape to the inner portion of the Super Star stencil and blending Salvage Patina and Uncharted Mariner distress oxide ink on my background. I then - [Lindy's August Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-august-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! Today I have an inspiration post for the Lindy's August 2023 Color Challenge. I love these beautiful colors and had fun using the Altenew Ambridge Rose Embossing Folder along with the Lindy's Gang That's Marble-ous Chunky Embossing Powder to add texture to my card. To create my card, I started with watercolor paper - [Lindy's Magical Shakers Mixed Media Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-magical-shakers-mixed-media-tag/) - Hello gang, today I am playing with the gorgeous Lindy's Gang Tea & Crumpet Magical Shakers set. I love this set comprised of 12 beautiful colors that can be used in so many ways. Today I used mine to make a background for my mixed media tag. Basic Steps:1. Prime the tag with white gesso.2. - [Mixed Media PaperArtsy Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-paperartsy-journal-page/) - Hello friends! Today I have a mixed media journal page I made with the PaperArty Seth Apter ESA33 set. I used a gel press print that I had previously created using PaperArtsy Fresco Paint. I then used Versafine Clair inks in Pine Cone, Twilight, and Warm Breeze and stamped the various stamps included in the - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Ericka here and today I have a quick snarky card using a new sentiment Let Me Pour You. I love this snarky sentiment and paired it with the Cocktail Summer Fun stamp. I stamped the image and colored it up with my Copic markers and and clear heat embossed the Let Me - [Lavinia Ink Blending](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-ink-blending/) - Hello crafty friends! Ttoday I am playing with this fun Lavina Stamps Erwin owl. He is so fun to stamp and I love his expression. I first stamped him on my Bristol cardstock in Versafine Clair Twilight Ink and clear embossed it. I then used Lavinia Elements ink in Sundance, Pine, and Henna with the - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Encouragement Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-encouragement-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun snarky card that is also an encouragement card using Crackerbox Stamps. This Unmedicated sentiment can be used for so many types of cards and I paired mine with the Rosie stamp. I used some Lindy's Gang Magicals on my background and stamped the Rosie image on a separate - [Katzelkraft Thanks a Llama Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-thanks-a-llama-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a fun mixed media card using my gel press and the Katzelkraft Llamas. School is starting up, and as a teacher I can always use thank you cards. For my card today, I used a gel press print I had in my stash and stamped the Llama on a - [Creative Expressions Rustic Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creative-expressions-rustic-thank-you-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a simple rustic thank you card using the Creative Expressions Worn & Weathered Paper Pad. I started by selecting a pattern and cutting it down to an A4 card. I then used the Darkroom Door You Are Everything set and stamped the flower with Lavinia Elements Ink in Henna. - [Crackerbox Stamps Petite Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-petite-thank-you-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a small thank you card I created using the Crackerbox Stamps petite Flower Pot & 3 Flowers set. School is starting up, and as a teacher, you can never have too many thank you cards. Thought using this one small flower along with the Can't Thank You Enough sentiment. I - [Lavinia Fall Sunset Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-fall-sunset-journal-page/) - Happy September friends! Today I am playing along with the Topflight Stamp DT team and creating a fall scene. It's a bit hard to get into the fall theme when its still 104 degrees Fahrenheit here in TX but I am trying lol. I created a background using alcohol inks and then took out my - [Lindy's Gang Magical Shaker Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-magical-shaker-mixed-media-card/) - Hello friends! Today I am using the gorgeous Tea & Crumpet Magical Shakers set to make a mixed media card. Have I mentioned how much I love this set and all the 12 beautiful colors that can be used in so many ways? There is no end to the wonderful ways you can use these - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky "Old" Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-old-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a fun birthday card using the Crackerbox Stamps Know You're Getting stamp. I love this stamp for a funny snarky birthday card. It also goes perfectly with the Car Front or the Mini Cooper stamp. I stamped both the sentiment and car and clear heat embossed them. I did - [Darkroom Door Sympathy Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-sympathy-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am continuing the Topflight Stamps tribute to beautiful Rachel from Darkroom Door. I only had the pleasure of meeting her in person once during Creativation in 2019. She was a lovely person and I had a great time taking one of her creative card classes. Her art and journaling were - [Crafty Individuals Happy Collie](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individuals-happy-collie/) - Happy Friday friends! Today I am playing with the Happy Collie set from Crafty Individuals. I love this pretty stamp and as a Border Collie owner and foster, this stamp was so fun to create some cards with. For my first card I stamped the Happy Collie and clear heat embossed it. I then did - [Over the Rainbow with Dorothy & Toto 🌈✨](https://www.strangelycreative.com/over-the-rainbow-with-dorothy-toto-🌈✨/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a fun and colorful inspiration piece I created for the Design Team using the Visible Image Dorothy & Toto set along with the vibrant Go Girl Shimmer Magical Shakers from Lindy’s. This one was pure joy to make! I started with a sheet of watercolor paper and sprinkled on - [Crackerbox Stamps Halloween Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-halloween-release-2/) - [Colorful Butterfly Prints with Lavinia Ink + Lindy’s Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/colorful-butterfly-prints-with-lavinia-ink-lindys-magic/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m back in my happy place, playing with ink, color, and my gel press to create a flutter of bright butterfly cards! I started by rolling Lavinia inks in Merlot and Russet Orange across my gel plate using a brayer, then added a few fun splatters of Lindy’s Gang sprays for - [Purple Mondo Sakura](https://www.strangelycreative.com/purple-mondo-sakura/) - I'm playing along with the Ellen Huston Pin Site Challenge for April. Here is my card I made using this gorgeous new Mondo Sakura. I stamped the image on watercolor paper and heat embossed in gold. I then took my Zigs and watercolored the images focusing the darker color on the shaded areas. I love - [Green Lilly](https://www.strangelycreative.com/green-lilly/) - I'm playing along with the Where Creativity Meets C9 and this month's challenge is Floral. There are so many beautiful Concord & 9th floral stamps but I decided to play with a new to me set: Lily. i love playing with watercolor and wanted to use a color I typically don't use, so painted this - [Life is Beautiful](https://www.strangelycreative.com/life-is-beautiful/) - Its Friday and I have another fun blog post for Topflight Stamps that can be found here. I have two cards that I made using this beautiful set from Visible Images called Life Is Beautiful. For my first card, I used a background I had created using Distress Oxides on photo paper. This is fun - [Seriously](https://www.strangelycreative.com/seriously/) - It's another Friday and I'm over at the Topflight Stamp Blog with another fun dog card using this set from Katzelkraft. These dogs are so fun to play with and I love their expressions. I stamped the images on an old manila folder and then used Sharpies to color them. For the background I added - [World Cardmaking Day Sales](https://www.strangelycreative.com/world-cardmaking-day-sales/) - Happy World Cardmaking Day! I thought I'd share a card and a couple of sales going on today. First here is my card using Altenew's Best Buds and Altenew Watercolors. I love the bright colors in this set. Check out these sales for World Cardmaking Day. Check out the links below. Shop at Ellen - [Fa la Llama](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fala-la-llama/) - It's time for another A Blog Named Hero Challenge and this month the theme is winter. I made this fun card for my daughter's teachers, she's in the Llama class so it was the perfect choice. I love these llamas and they were so easy to make once I had it all setup in my - [Christmas Tree Card Set](https://www.strangelycreative.com/winter-trees/) - I'm over at A Blog Named Hero today with these Christmas cards. Here are three more cards that I will be sending out a little later than expected but were so fun to make. The stamp and embossing folder is an older Hero Arts product that I still have in my stash, called Birds 'n' - [Hippo New Year](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hippo-new-year/) - I'm over at the Topflight Stamp blog today with a fun New Year card using some Katzelkraft stamps. As I was putting away my Christmas stamps, I realized that I don't have that many New Year themed stamp sets. Mental note, must do a little more "New Year" stamp shopping soon. haha Anyway, these sets - [Sweet Heart Snowflakes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkle-snowflakes/) - I'm over at the Shimmerz Paint blog today. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and now have a little time to relax before the New Year. Today I have a winter card using Sweet Heart and Glorious Day Vibez Sprays. I love the sparkly pink color of the Vibez. I first sprayed some - [Bright Birthday Wishes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bright-birthday-wishes/) - Today I'm over at the Topflight blog. I hope you had a wonderful New Year's celebration and all is going well with your New Year's resolutions! Today I have a bright birthday card, perfect for the new year! I started by using a stencil from AALL & Create with some gold glitter paste on white - [Fresh Start in the New Year](https://www.strangelycreative.com/fresh-start-in-the-new-year/) - I hope your 2019 is looking bright and all is going well.I'm over at the Shimmerz Paints blog today with a floral Valentines card using the Fresh Start Stampz set. I love the flowers in this set and the color and shine of the Sweetheart Vibez are perfect for a Valentine's Day card. I started - [Congratulations Roses](https://www.strangelycreative.com/4875/) - I'm over at A Blog Named Hero today. Have you had a chance to play along with us on our current challenge Crafter's Choice? I can't believe that January is almost over but the good news is that we are headed towards spring! Here is my card for Crafter's Choice bringing a little spring into - [Thank You Bouquet](https://www.strangelycreative.com/thank-you-bouquet/) - It's February 4th and that means it is time for a new challenge over at The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is to "Use Your Latest Stamp or Die." No problem here, since I might be a little guilty of buying a couple of stamps during all of the holiday sales! Here is one - [You Are My Sunshine](https://www.strangelycreative.com/you-are-my-sunshine-2/) - Happy Weekend! I hope your weekend is going well and your weather is nice and summery! I'm over on the Shimmerz Paints Blog with a fun card I made using the The Missy Whidden Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz. I love creating with these kits, the colors are always awesome and there is always so many - [Penguins!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/penguins/) - I hope the beginning of your week is going well. I'm over on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog today with a little something different. Today I have a fun little Christmas craft that I made using these adorable Penguins from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps. These little ornaments were so fun and easy to make - [Shiny Face](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shiny-face/) - I hope your day is going well! Today I'm playing with a couple of items from Erin Lee Creative's New Release including the fun Holographic Cardstock and this Face Stencil. This face stencil is so pretty I knew immediately that I wanted to try to foil it on the extra shiny holographic cardstock. I love - [World Cardmaking Day with WOW! Embossing](https://www.strangelycreative.com/world-cardmaking-day-with-wow-embossing/) - Happy World Card Making Day! This day reminds us that the best gifts come from the heart, and the hands and vision of the people we love, so get out there and try making a card of your own! I'm participating in the WOW! Embossing Cardmaking Day Blog Hop so scroll down for more information - [Updated Cyber Monday & Black Friday Sales](https://www.strangelycreative.com/black-friday-sales/) - I hope you are having a wonderful day. I've complied a list of some of my favorite Black Friday sales with affiliate links. Happy Shopping! Topflight Stamps - 25% off all orders Dec 1st Crackerbox & Suzy Stamp - 20% off Christmas and Winter Stamps Visible Image - up to 70% off WOW!Embossing - Altenew - [Joy Clair New Release Day 1](https://www.strangelycreative.com/joy-clair-new-release-day-1/) - I'm so excited to be participating in the Joy Clair New Release this month. Be sure to check out the Blog Hop details and prize information at the end of my post. Today I'm coloring up the beautiful Forever Friends Digital stamp. I love these flowers and the bonus with being a digital print is - [Crackerbox & Suzy Card Kits](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-suzy-card-kits/) - Today I'm playing with the new Crackerbox and Suzy Card Kits! These kits are so fun to play with and there are so many ways to use them. The kit will NOT be a monthly subscription and you will need to go to the store and purchase them each month. Today I decided to dive - [Foiling Fun with Joy Clair Florals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foiling-fun-with-joy-clair-florals/) - I hope you are all doing well! Today I'm creating some fun foil cards using the beautiful Floral Friendship Digital Set from Joy Clair. Details To create this card, I used Word to open and resize the the Floral Friendship Digital Set file. I printed the images on regular paper using my toner ink printer. I - [Foil Quill and Digital Images](https://www.strangelycreative.com/foil-quill-and-digital-images/) - Hello friends, today I'm over on the Joy Clair blog experimenting with my We R Memory Keepers Foil Quill. This is one of those tools, that when it came out, I just had to have. But to be honest, I haven't used it as much as I thought I would. Well that changes today lol. - [Flower Challenge #60 Color Turquoise](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-60-color-turquoise/) - It's time for another Flower Challenge and this month our challenge is: Our Guest Designer this month is the talented Kailash, our May winner, go visit her on Instagram and take a look at her beautiful cards. For my card this month I created a turquoise card using a retired Pinkfresh set with some watercoloring. After - [Quick Foil Christmas Card with Joy Clair](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-foil-christmas-card-with-joy-clair/) - Hello friends, today I've made a goal to start on creating Christmas cards so I can mail them out this year before Christmas lol. I started out by creating some quick foil card using the Christmas Joy digital set. I've been playing with foil for the last couple of days and love the elegant look - [December Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/december-flower-challenge/) - Happy December! Its time for another Flower Challenge and this month the challenge is ... Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Stef Perry who was also our winner for July. Do check out her blog/Instagram if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards. Today I'm creating a card using The - [The Flower Challenge Reminder](https://www.strangelycreative.com/the-flower-challenge-reminder-3/) - We are mid way through December which means it is time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is: I don't know about you but things are pretty busy getting everything ready for Christmas. I always find it helpful to find a big blossom to color up to help me - [Spaceman Birthday Pop Up Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spaceman-birthday-pop-up-card/) - I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Today I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a birthday card I made for one of my nephews who will be celebrating in January. He loves spaceships, so I created a box card using some pattern paper in my stash along with the Spaceman, Rocket, & - [Your guide to using the Art Bundle for good](https://www.strangelycreative.com/your-guide-to-using-the-art-bundle-for-good/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [Painting for the emotionally exhausted](https://www.strangelycreative.com/painting-for-the-emotionally-exhausted/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [Finding your love affair with watercolor](https://www.strangelycreative.com/finding-your-love-affair-with-watercolor/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [Negative painting & vibrant autumn leaves](https://www.strangelycreative.com/negative-painting-vibrant-autumn-leaves/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [How I made my first $100 in art income](https://www.strangelycreative.com/how-i-made-my-first-100-in-art-income/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [Watercolor paper tips for the budget conscious artist](https://www.strangelycreative.com/watercolor-paper-tips-for-the-budget-conscious-artist-2/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [What holds you back can moves you forward](https://www.strangelycreative.com/what-holds-you-back-can-moves-you-forward/) - Sed arcu non odio euismod lacinia. Sit amet cursus sit amet dictum sit. Nunc pulvinar sapien et ligula ullamcorper. Pellentesque diam volutpat commodo sed egestas. Tellus elementum sagittis vitae et leo duis ut diam quam. Eleifend donec pretium vulputate sapien nec sagittis aliquam malesuada bibendum. At risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus. Duis at tellus - [Reminder Card for The Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-card-for-the-flower-challenge/) - We are half way through March (boy did that go fast) and so its time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month's challenge is a fun on especially if you are like me and tend to collect a lot of leftovers. lol For my card I used a bunch of scraps, in - [Topflight Birthday Blog Hop Winner](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-birthday-blog-hop-winner/) - Thank you to everyone who commented and hopped along with us to celebrate Topflight Stamps birthday. I truly appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone made. Congratulations to Annie Solomon you are the $25 winner from my blog. Please email me at strangelycreativecards@gmail.com with "Blog Hop Winner" in the title and I will get you your - [Reminder Post for The Flower Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-post-for-the-flower-challenge-2/) - It's mid month which means it is time for the reminder post for The Flower Challenge. This month the challenge is: For my card today I used an older Dalhia stamp from PowerPoppy. I have had this in my stash for a while now but haven't had the chance to color it up. I used - [Flower Challenge #72](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flower-challenge-72/) - Happy September! Time for a new challenge at The Flower Challenge and this month it is ... My card this month features the Floral Mix Background stamp from Simon Says Stamp. I love this pretty stamp and the mix of flowers. I heat stamped the background in embossing ink and heat embossed it with WOW! - [Reminder Post for The Flower Challenge #73](https://www.strangelycreative.com/reminder-post-for-the-flower-challenge-73/) - I can't believe it is already mid October! It also means it is time for The Flower Challenge reminder card and this month it is about . . . It is also The Flower Challenge's 6th birthday which means there are lots of chances to win some great prizes by entering a card. For my - [Altenew Vintage Thank You Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-vintage-thank-you-card/) - Hello crafty friends. Today I’m playing with this pretty Altenew set I received as a “Thank You” gift and making a vintage looking thank you card. I love the lines on this flower and thought it would be perfect with a printable I had in my stash. I used clear gesso on the printable and - [Patterned Paper Cards Using Kaisercraft](https://www.strangelycreative.com/patterned-paper-cards-using-kaisercraft/) - Hello friends today I have two quick cards I made using the lovely Kaisercraft Paper Pad in Lilac Mist. The patterns in this pad are beautiful and I love that it includes several pages of ephemera to coordinate sentiments with your design. I chose a couple of papers in the pad to work with and - [Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Break](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-coffee-break/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun snarky coffee card I made for the 2023 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. I made my card using a watercolor background I made with Lindy's Magicals. I used a leftover plastic sheet to pick up the color and smoosh it on my background. I stamped the - [Lindy's Gang September Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-september-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! Today I have my Lindy's Gang inspiration post for the September Color Challenge. The challenge this month is 3D Ingredient. I'm not going to lie, this was a little "challenging" to me as I normally work on paper. I had bought this large S awhile back and had painted it with white gesso - [Crackerbox Stamps Silly Skeleton](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-silly-skeleton/) - Hello friends! Today I have a quick silly Halloween card using the new Crackerbox Stamps Halloween Release. I used the the Skeleton Pointing & Funny Bone stamped and white heat embossed them on some black cardstock. I felt like he needed a sign so used my embossing pen and drew a rough frame around the - [Darkroom Door Colorful Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-colorful-birthday-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a belated birthday card using the Darkroom Door Overlapping Blocks background stamp from Topflight Stamps. I had so much fun coloring up these overlapping blocks with the Spectrum Noir Watercolor Markers. I stamped the Darkroom Door Overlapping Blocks stamp and white heat embossed it and then colored it up. - [Crackerbox Stamps Silly Halloween Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-silly-halloween-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a funny Halloween card using the Crackerbox Stamps Broom Closet sentiment along with the Witch's Boot stamp. I love this fun sentiment and its perfect for a silly Halloween card. I colored up the Witch's Boot stamp with some watercolor markers and then used my glossy accents on the boots - [Topflight Stamps Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Happy National Coffee Day! Topflight Stamps is one of the sponsors for the National Coffee Day Blog Hop organized by the Coffee Loving Card Makers. Click the link to check out the other participants in the Blog Hop and read below for some fun prize information. Here is the card I made for the hop. - [Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Crackerbox Stamps is a sponsor for the National Coffee Day Blog Hop organized by the Coffee Loving Card Makers. Click the link to check out the other participants in the Blog Hop and read below for some fun prize information. Here is the card I made for the hop using a distress oxide ink background - [Crackerbox Stamps New Christmas Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-new-christmas-release/) - Today I am playing with the Crackerbox Stamps new Christmas release! I love this fun Cindy Lou Small and Santa Don't Forget stamps. I stamped the images including the Christmas Tree Lg and colored them up with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I finished my card with some Glitter glue and Nuvo drops - [Lindy's Gang October Inspiration Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-october-inspiration-challenge/) - Hello friends! Today I have my Lindy's Gang DT inspiration for October. I love the challenge this month and had a lot of fun playing in my journal with some Visible Image stencils and stamps. To create my page I started with a music printable and applied clear gesso to my page to protect it - [Lindy's Gang Magical Mini Book](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-magical-mini-book/) - Hello gang, Ericka here and today I used my Lindy's Magicals to create a mini book along with some watercolored images. This was a super fun project to create and and I can't wait t create a couple more with different colors. There are several different steps involved and they can be done in various - [PaperArtsy Gel Press Journal Print](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-gel-press-journal-print/) - Hello crafty friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here and today I have a gel press journal page I made using the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS254 stencil. I was playing around with me gel press and the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS254 stencil. Once I pulled my print up, I used my white gel pen and added - [Crackerbox Stamps Whoville Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-whoville-christmas-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have fun Christmas card using the new Crackerbox Stamps Christmas release. This fun Whoville People Singing goes perfectly with all the other Grinch stamps in the store.After stamping the Whoville People, I masked them off and stamped the Christmas Tree Lg stamp along with the Whoville Sign. I added some - [PaperArtsy Tissue Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tissue-journal-page/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with the PaperArtsy JOFY Printed Tissue 3. I created a scrap journal using an old planner and leftovers from lots of projects. I took an hour to clean out my scrap pile and randomly place pieces on the old planner pages. I then took the PaperArtsy JOFY Printed Tissue - [Crackerbox Stamps Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-happy-thanksgiving/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Thanksgiving card I made using alcohol inks on photo paper with some Crackerbox Stamps. I used one of my favorite stamps, the Blowing Leaves Tree, and stamped it with Archival Ink. I love all the Blowing Tree stamps as there is one for every season. I paired this one - [Crackerbox Stamps Thankful Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-thankful-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a simple Thanksgiving card using the Crackerbox Stamps Pumpkin Trio Swirl stamp along with the Eat, Drink, Thankful sentiment. I started by stamping the pumpkins on Kraft paper with Antique Linen Distress ink. I used my Faber Castel pencils to color then up and add some highlights to the vines. - [Visible Image Gel Press Winter Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-gel-press-winter-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a winter card I made using the Visible Image Grunge Christmas Words along with the Grunge Christmas Tree. I started with the a gel press print and heat embossed the Grunge Christmas Words with WOW! Silver Snow embossing powder. I then stamped the Visible Image Grunge Christmas Tree with - [Lindy's Gang November Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-november-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! Today I have a card I made for the Lindy's Gang Color Challenge. I love the colors in this month's challenge and Glitter is the added element. For my card, I used the Alex Syberia Designs Tulip Treasures along with the Trendy Patterns stencil with Lindy's Magicals in Tibeten Poppy Teal, Sweet Violet - [Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-coffee-lovers-blog-hop-2/) - Hello friends! I'm so excited to be hopping along with this years Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Crackerbox Stamps is a sponsor and here is the Wintry / Christmas card I made using the Coffee Cup Heart and Holly stamps. I first dis some ink blending with Distress Inks in Candied Apple and Kitsch Flamingo. While - [Topflight Stamps & Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-fall-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! I'm playing along with the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with a card for Topflight Stamps using the AALL & Create Hot Drinks and Caffeinated stamps. I started with some patterned paper and stamped the Hot Drinks stamp with Versafine Clair ink in Pine Cone. I clear embossed the beautifully detailed image the - [Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Tinsel](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-coffee-tinsel/) - Hello friends, today I have another coffee Christmas card as part of the Fall Winter 2023 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Make sure you check out the original post here on ways to enter to win. For my card today, I used a gel press print that I had stamped the Holly Branch on along with - [Thanks A Latte!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-2/) - Hello friends! Today I have one more coffee card as part of the Fall Winter 2023 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Topflight is a sponsor for the Fall / Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Don't forget that today is the last day of the sale. All our Coffee/Tea/Coca category is 20% off Nov 3-10, 2023! Discounts - [Carabelle Studio Fall Tags](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-studio-fall-tags/) - Hello friends! Today I have a couple of tags I created using the Carabelle Studio Geometric #3 Stencil with Lavinia Inks. I started with some ink blending with the Lavinia Elements Inks in Dark Denim, Merlot, and Violet Chalk. When I was done ink blending, I lightly spritzed the stencil with water and laid another - [Crackerbox Stamps Autumn Speedy Recovery](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-autumn-speedy-recovery/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card I made for a friend who is feeling a bit under the weather. I used my gel press with some acrylic paint and then stamped the Skeleton Leaves on my gel press to get a light imprint. I then stamped the same leaves around the edges and - [Gel Press Christmas Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-christmas-tag/) - Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I have a fun colorful Christmas tag I made using some gel press prints along with the AALL & Create Tag It Yourself die with some Visible Image stamps. I started by die cutting some gel press prints I had in my stash. I love - [Altenew Build A Garden Pristine Peonies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew/) - Hello friends and happy day after Thanksgiving! I'm just popping in with two cards I made for the Altenew November Inspiration Challenge. I love these colors and since I had a couple of days of for the Thanksgiving break, I played with the Build A Garden Pristine Peonies set in two ways: ink blending and - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Reindeer Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-reindeer-tag/) - Hello crafty friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today I am starting on some Christmas tags for the holiday. And as always with every holiday, you need a little humor to get you through. I love the Fun and Games sentiment and thought it would go well with the Side Reindeer who - [Carabelle Studio Oh Christmas Tree](https://www.strangelycreative.com/carabelle-studio-oh-christmas-tree/) - Hello friends! Today I have a quick Christmas card I made using the Carabelle Studio Kate Crate Oh Christmas Tree stamp. I love the fun trees on this long stamp. I masked off my watercolor paper and then used the PaperArtsy Infusions in Emerald Isle and Green Man. Once it was dry, I stamped the - [Lindy's Gang December Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-december-color-challenge/) - Hello lovelies! I hope you are doing well on this 1st day of December. Since its a new month, it means there is a new Lindy's Gang FB challenge. Here is the challenge this month. I had fun creating some cards for this month's challenge. I started with photo paper and used both the Starburst - [Christmas Decor with Lindy's Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/christmas-decor-with-lindys-gang/) - Hello gang, I can't believe it is December. We've been getting out all the Christmas items and decorating and I came across a fun Joy sign that need some more sparkle. I sat down and knew that my Lindy's products could do just the thing! Process:1. Prepare the sign with white gesso and let the - [Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-grinch-tag/) - Hello friends! Today I have a quick watercolor tag I made the Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Head stamp. I love this stamp and have to use it at least once, if not more, every year. This time I stamped and clear embossed him on a tag and watercolored him up using Lindy's Gang watercolors. I added - [Crafty Individual Christmas Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-individual-christmas-tag/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here and today I have a simple gel press tag I made with the Crafty Individuals Festively Ornamental. I started out with a gel press print and stamped the poinsettias. I then used the Visible Image Christmas Wishes sentiment and clear heat embossed it. I finished my tag with - [Hobby Arts Dudley Donkey](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hobby-arts-dudley-donkey/) - Hello friends! Today I have a small Christmas card made using the Hobby Art Dudley Does Christmas set. I love this cute donkey and watercolored him up with some watercolor markers. There are so any cute scenes you can make with this stamp set. After watercoloring up the image, I added a little handwritten sentiment - [Crackerbox Stamps Winter Joy](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-winter-joy/) - Hello friends! I hope this holiday season finds you well. It is a busy time of the year and, at least for me, sometimes I get stuck in hustle and bustle of things and forget to find the joy in the season. So today, I took some time and made a peaceful scene using Distress - [Katzelkraft Grumpy Penguins](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-grumpy-penguins/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with the Katzelkraft Grumpy Penguins for a quick card. I love these fun little penguins and their expressions. I stamped and clear embossed them and added them to a gel press background. On my background, I used the Visible Image Halftone stencil with texture paste and WOW! Embossing powder - [Crackerbox Stamps Holiday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-holiday-card/) - Hello friends! Ericka here and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. I'm still on holiday break and so technically its still the holiday season right? Today I have a quick card I made with some Crackerbox Stamps winter images. I love the scripty font of the Enjoy the Warmth sentiment and clear heat - [Darkroom Door Celebrate Gel Press Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-celebrate-gel-press-card/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I'm cleaning up my desk and playing with some gel prints I have in my stash to make a mixed media card. I love making gel prints but the problem is that I can't just stop at one. My goal this year is to use more items/prints in my stash and - [PaperArtsy Watercolor Flowers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-watercolor-flowers/) - Hello friends and Happy New Year! Today I had colorful card using the Spectrum Noir Colorista Watercolor Markers with the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 082 set. I first stamped and clear heat embossed a pattern on Bristol Smooth paper. I love these fun images and you can make a variety of patterns and designs with them. - [Lindy's Gang New Year Bookmarks](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-new-year-bookmarks/) - Hello gang! Happy New Year! Do you have a New Year's Resolution? I am terrible at them, but this year I have several goals this year: 1. Try a "new to me" crafty technique every month, and 2. Read more books. I tend to collect books like I collect craft supplies lol, so this year - [Crackerbox Stamps Valentines Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-valentines-card/) - Happy New Year friends! Today I have a watercolor embossed Valentine's Day card using Crackerbox Stamps. I created a watercolor background using Lindy's Magical Shakers on watercolor paper. After my background was dry, I used the Swirly Hearts stamp and embossed it with the Lindy's Cowabunga Copper and added a second coat of That's Marbe-lous - [Darkroom Door Valentines](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-valentines/) - Hello friends! Today I am making a Valentines Day card using Darkroom Door. I started by creating a background using Lavinia's Pinkella Mystical Mists and Claret Acrylic Spray. Once my background was dry, I used the Darkroom Door Handwritten Ledger and stamped it on my background with white ink. I then used the Darkroom Door - [Crackerbox Stamps Gel Press Encourgement](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-gel-press-encourgement/) - Hello friends! Today I have a mixed media card I made using my gel press along with the Crackerbox Stamps Built From Fire sentiment. I love this encouraging sentiment and it goes with a variety of images but today I paired it with the Apple Blossom stamp and colored it up with my watercolor markers. - [Lavinia Fairy Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-fairy-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a card I made using various Lavinia supplies. I love the Lavinia fairies and the Olivia stamp is a great one. I started with some watercolor cardstock and used the Lavinia Leaf Mask and sprayed the Mystical Mist Sprays in Golden Temple, Kingfisher, and Purple Orchid. Once my background was - [Gel Press Valentines](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-valentines/) - Hello friends! Today I'm playing with my gel press and some PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics to make a mixed media valentines. I started by applying PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics in Blah Mange, Bubble Gum, Cerise, Peach Nectar and Peachy Keen to my gel press with my finger to make a fun print. I then stamped this cute - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Marriage](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-marriage/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun snarky card for the married people in your life. I love the fun Marriage Is Like sentiment from Crackerbox Stamps and paired it with the Cards Suit Hand image. I used some Lindy's Magical sprays in Snowy Tundra Sunset and Moonlit Mulberry on my background. Once it was - [Lindy's Gang February Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-february-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! It's February which means it is time for another fun Lindy's Color Challenge. This month its all about using the Autumn Leaves and Things I Love. So I love lots of things but for this challenge I focused on mixed media and flowers. I created a mixed media page using a printed background - [Darkroom Door Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/darkroom-door-mixed-media-card/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with some Darkroom Door to create a mixed media celebrate card. I had so much fun creating this card with a variety of layers. I first started with the Darkroom Door Circles stencil with Distress Oxide Ink in Blueprint Sketch and Lucy Clover. I then stamped the Darkroom Door - [Crackerbox Stamps Bathroom Humor](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-bathroom-humor/) - Hello friends! Today I have a little bathroom humor in a card using Crackerbox Stamps. I stamped the Bathtub and Bathtub Life Saying stamps (comes in a set) on a white card base using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and clear embossed it. I colored up the image with some Sharpies and used some blue ink - [AALL & Create Gel Press Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-gel-press-tag/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun gel press tag I made using the AALL & Create Rainbow Lane stencil along with the Die Set Hexalove. I first applied the PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Paint in Sunshine to my gel press and pulled the print. I then applied the Fresco Paint in Flamingo, Bermuda, and Parakeet - [Studio Light Rustic Nature Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/studio-light-rustic-nature-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a rustic card I made using the Studio Light Nature's Dream. I stamped this large stamp on some pattern paper with Versafine Clair Twilight Ink and clear embossed it. I then used some Lavinia Golden Temple Mystical Mist to add some shimmer and color. I then added some shading along - [Crackerbox Stamps Snarky Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-snarky-card-2/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun snarky card using the Crackerbox Stamps If Ignorance stamp along with the Lotus stamp. I'm not sure why, but I love pairing a funny sentiment with florals. You can find more snarky stamps here! I stamped the If Ignorance sentiment in Twilight Versafine Clair ink and clear embossed - [Party Giraffe](https://www.strangelycreative.com/party-giraffe/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I have a fun birthday card using the Carabelle Studio Party Giraffe. I love this cute image from Kate Crane and its perfect for a child's or an adult's birthday. I stamped and clear embossed the image and colored it up with the Spectrum Noir Colorista Watercolor Markers in Botanical. Once - [Katzelkraft Journal Page](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-journal-page-2/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am playing with some Katzelkraft stamps to make a journal page. I started of by applying Lavinia Elements Ink to my page with a brayer. I used Blue Atoll, Sundance, Henna, and Dark Denim. I then used the Katzelkraft Big Script stamp with Graphite Lavinia Elements Ink. I stamped the Butterfly - [Lindy's Gang March Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-march-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! Its March 1st which means it is time for another fun Lindy's Gang Color Challenge! This month it is all about using the Alexandra's Artists set. This is a new set for me and I love the soft muted colors and had fun creating an abstract card. I got the inspiration for my - [Crackerbox Stamps St. Patrick's Lucky Charms](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-st-patricks-lucky-charms/) - Today I am creating a fun St. Patrick's day card using the Crackerbox Stamps Leprechaun Sheamus and the Lucky Charms sentiment. I stamped the image and sentiment in Versfine Clair Nocturn ink and clear embossed it. I then water colored the image with Lindy's Gang Magicals in Haunted Halloween to give him a magical shimmer. - [Crackerbox Stamps Miss Priss](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-miss-prissy/) - Crackerbox Stamps has some new polymer stamp sets this month and I’m loving the Miss Press set. I stamped the fun hen and feathers in Versafine Clair Pinecone and clear embossed it. I colored them up with my Zig Watercolor brushes and then added some shading along the edges. I finished it up with a - [Journal Page with Lindy's Gang Shimmer Sprays](https://www.strangelycreative.com/journal-page-with-lindys-gang-shimmer-sprays/) - Hello gang! I hope things are staring to look more like Spring where you are located. I'm here in Texas, so we had a couple days of Spring but now it seems like we might be heading into a hot summer. Today, I was inspired by Nuneka and her Instagram Live when she created a - [Topflight Stamps Birthday Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/topflight-stamps-3/) - It's Topflight Stamps 7th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight - [PaperArtsy Mattint Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-mattint-tag/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with the new PaperArtsy Mattint and the Printed Tissue and making a fun tag. I started out selecting a portion of the Scrapcosy Printed Tissue and tore a piece out. I then applied some Mattints in Shark and Nutty to the front of the paper and let it dry. - [Crackerbox Stamps Super Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps/) - Hello friends! I hope you have had a chance to check out the new Crackerbox Stamps Photopolymer stamps that were just released! There are so many great cards waiting to be made with them and today I am playing with the Birthday 2 set because you can never have too many birthday cards ready. I - [Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Release](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-coffee-release/) - Hello friends! It is time for the 2024 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and Crackerbox Stamps is one of the sponsors and has released a new Coffee stamp set. You can check out the Blog Hop information here. Also check out the 20% sale on Coffee / Tea stamps here. I love the new - [2024 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop](https://www.strangelycreative.com/2024-spring-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! Topflight is a part of the 2024 Spring / Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and today I created a coffee mixed media card using the Darkroom Door Coffee Time stamp along with the Stamperia 8x8 Coffee & Chocolate paper pad with a little bit of PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics and washi tape for interest. - [PaperArtsy Tracy Scott Colored Pencil Flower](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-tracy-scott-colored-pencil-flower/) - Hello friends! Today I have a colored pencil card I made using this gorgeous PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 88 stamp. I love this big floral and had so much fun coloring it up. I stamped the flower and leaves with Versafine Clair ink and used some Faber Castel pencils to color it up. I added some - [Lindy's April Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-april-color-challenge/) - Hello gang! I hope you are doing well and spring is starting to sprout where ever you may be. It's the beginning of April which means it is time for a new challenge over at the Lindy's Gang FB page. This month it is all about Outer Space, well using the Outer Space set. I - [PaperArtsy Square Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy/) - Hello friends! Today I am playing with some PaperArtsy to create an artsy card. I started out with the new JOFY PS 423 Grid Journal stencil and pulled out my PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylic Paints in Beach Hut, Aquamarine, Mermaid, Berry Nice, Globe Thistle, Moon Light. Once my background was dry, I used the Tracy Scott - [PaperArtsy Gel Press Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-gel-press-card/) - Hello crafty friends! This week I have a mixed media gel press card I made using some PaperArtsy Fresco Paint along with the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott PS418 Stencil. I started out by placing PaperArtsy Fresco Paint in Sunshine, Flamingo, and Cerise on my Gel Press Plate. After I pulled my print, I used the PaperArtsy - [Lindy's Magical Shakers and Texture Paste](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-magical-shakers-and-texture-paste/) - Hello gang! Ericka here and I hope you are doing well and enjoying warmer weather. Today, I am playing with texture paste and adding colors to it for my butterfly journal page. Process: 1. I used a butterfly printable from Kate Crafts Store and adhered it to my page with Matte Medium. I also added - [Altenew April Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/altenew-april-challenge/) - Hello friends. Today I am playing along with the Altenew April Inspiration Challenge and creating a card for The Cards for Cubs. I love this color combo and used the Altenew Alcohol Markers in Snapdragon, Burnt Red, and Nimbus with the Build A Garden Pristine Peonies set. I started by stamping the peonies in Black - [AALL & Create Washi Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-washi-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a couple of quick cards I made using AALL & Create washi tape. I love washi and might have a large collection but AALL & Create has a beautiful variety that are a must have. When you place the washi together you can create a gorgeous picture. Today I used - [Katzelkraft Dreamer Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/katzelkraft-dreamer-tag/) - Hello friends! Today I have a tag I made using one of my favorite dog stamps called Dogs from Katzelkraft. These dogs have the best expressions and for my tag today I paired it with the Dreamer sentiment. I stamped and clear embossed the image and then used a small blending tool with the Lavinia - [Lindy's Gang May Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-may-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! It's May and I can't believe summer is almost here! We have a new challenge over on the Lindy's Gang FB page. This month its about using the Tres Chic set. I only have the sprays in this set but they are a beautiful pastel color, perfect for the beginning of summer. Here - [PaperArtsy Minis and Mattints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [Adorable Baby Boy Card with Craft Emotions](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adorable-baby-boy-card-with-craft-emotions/) - Hello friends! Today I’m excited to share a cute baby boy card that I’ve created! This adorable card features a simple yet charming set from Craft Emotions called "Baby Boy." I absolutely love how this set brings a sweet and playful touch to any baby-themed project. To start, I stamped the images using Versafine Clair - [Lindy's Gang June Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-june-color-challenge/) - Hello gang! It's the 1st of June, which means it is time for a new Lindy's Gang Color Challenge! This month, we're diving into the beautiful world of Monet All Day Magical Shakers with a focus on relaxing, nature, or Japanese styles. While I don't have any specifically Japanese styles in my stash, I found - [Mixed Media Card with Tracy Evans](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-card-with-tracy-evans/) - Hello friends! Today, I am thrilled to share a delightful mixed media card I crafted using the enchanting Tracy Evans Malva stamp. This stamp's sketched look instantly captivated me, and I had an absolute blast incorporating it into a gel press print made with PaperArtsy Fresco Paints. The process began with stamping the beautiful flowers, - [Dive Into Creativity with Lindy's Gang Under the Sea Magical Shakers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/dive-into-creativity-with-lindys-gang-under-the-sea-magical-shakers/) - Hello friends! I hope you are doing well. Have you had the chance to play with the new Lindy's Gang Under The Sea Magical Shaker sets? I absolutely love these colors and had a blast experimenting with the Sizzix Summer release. They complement each other perfectly, and I'm excited to share my process for creating - [Embrace the Magic of Lavinia](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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, - [AALL & Create Gel Press Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/aall-create-gel-press-butterflies/) - Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m absolutely thrilled to share my latest project with you all! I had a blast playing with the AALL & Create Nature's Doily dies to create a vibrant and whimsical butterfly page. These dies are simply a joy to work with, especially when paired with some colorful gel - [Crackerbox Stamps 4th of July Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-4th-of-july-card/) - Hello friends! Today I’m excited to share a quick and festive 4th of July card I crafted using some amazing Crackerbox Stamps stamps and Magicals from Lindy's Gang. Let's dive into the process and the fun I had creating this patriotic card! For this card, I combined the vibrant colors of Lindy's Gang Magicals with - [Mixed Media Tag with AALL & Create Rub Ons](https://www.strangelycreative.com/20432/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun and vibrant tag tutorial featuring the amazing AALL & Create Rub Ons. These rub ons are fantastic for adding intricate designs to your cards or tags with minimal effort. Let’s dive into the creative process! Step-by-Step Process: Step 1: Cutting the Tag I started by using the AALL & - [Creating a Vibrant Mixed Media Journal Page with Lindy's Gang Magicals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-a-vibrant-mixed-media-journal-page-with-lindys-gang-magicals/) - Hello friends and happy July! I hope you're all enjoying a fabulous summer! With a new month comes a fresh Color Challenge over at the Lindy's Gang Facebook page. This month, we're diving into the vibrant hues of the Summer Break Magicals. These colors are absolutely stunning, and I was inspired to create a bright, - [Gel Press Mixed Media Journal Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/gel-press-mixed-media-journal-card/) - Hello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Today, I'm excited to share a new journal card project that combines the AALL & Create Skycrossed Paradise die with the Visible Image Shining Star stamp. I started with an old gel press print on a book page, but I wasn't thrilled with the colors. - [Capturing "After the Rain" Magic with Lindy's Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/capturing-after-the-rain-magic-with-lindys-gang/) - Hello Gang! Ericka here, and today I am diving into my art journal with the enchanting Drink Me Silly Magical Shaker set. These colors are absolutely stunning, boasting a muted tone that glows with a subtle sparkle. After a recent rainstorm here in Texas (complete with the usual hurricane warnings), I felt inspired to create - [Crackerbox Stamps Golf Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crackerbox-stamps-golf-birthday-card/) - Hello friends! Ericka here, and today I have a fun and quick project to share with you – a Masculine Birthday card featuring those lovable minions we all adore. Let's dive into the details of how I created this delightful card! Stamping and Coloring the Minions To start, I chose two of my favorite minions - [Hey Dude Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/hey-dude-card/) - Hello friends! Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun and whimsical card that I crafted using one of my absolute favorite Hobby Art sets: Crazy Critters. This set never fails to bring a smile to my face with its delightful and quirky critter expressions. For today’s project, I’ve chosen the charming gecko/lizard image, pairing it - [PaperArtsy Printed Tissue Tags with Mattints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-printed-tissue-tags-with-mattints/) - Hello friends! Today I have some fun mixed media tags to share that I made using PaperArtsy Printed Tissues and Mattints. These tags were quick and enjoyable to create, and I'm already looking forward to making more! Creating the Base I started by applying PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Pixie Dust, Mermaid, Moonlight, and Peachy Keen - [PaperArtsy Christmas Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/paperartsy-christmas-tag/) - Hello friends! Today I am continuing the Christmas in July theme over at Topflight Stamps with a quick Christmas tag using the PaperArtsy JOFY Mini 01. I love this fun Christmas tree and used the new PaperArtsy Mattints to paint up my tag. I had fun layering the colors and around the tree and used - [Whimsical PaperArtsy Fish Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/whimsical-paperartsy-fish-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun whimsy card to share with you using the PaperArtsy Kate Crane KC003 set. I absolutely love these playful fish, and they are such a delight to color up! I started by stamping the fun fish (and a whale) from the PaperArtsy Kate Crane KC003 set onto your cardstock - [Lindy's Gang August Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lindys-gang-august-color-challenge/) - Hello friends! I hope you are enjoying the last weeks of summer. It's August which means it is time for a new Lindy's Gang FB Color Challenge. This month we are using Mountain Meadows and Botanicals. I love both and it was hard to decide what type of project I wanted to create. Anyone else - [Visible Image Mixed Media Bee Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/visible-image-mixed-media-bee-card/) - Hello friends! Today I'm excited to share a fun mixed media card using some fabulous goodies from Visible Image. This project was a joy to create, and I'm thrilled to walk you through the process! Instructions: Creating the Background: Start by taking a piece of photo paper and place the Visible Image Flower Ink stencil - [New Minion Release from Crackerbox Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-minion-release-from-crackerbox-stamps/) - Hello friends! I hope you are doing well and enjoying the last bit of summer. Today Crackerbox Stamps is celebrating with a new release and I love this Minion 1 set and all the fun accessories included and I had to make a set of cards to celebrate. This minion goes great with some older - [Mixed Media Stencil Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-stencil-card/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m excited to share a quick and colorful card that’s sure to bring a little sparkle to your day. I’ve been having a blast experimenting with some fun supplies, and I couldn’t wait to show you the magical result! It all started with a play session - [Lavinia Summer Hummingbird](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavinia-summer-hummingbird/) - Hello crafty friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and I’m thrilled to share my latest summery card project with you all. As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to dive into our Lavinia supplies and let the magic of summer inspire our creations. For this card, I started - [Whimsical Steampunk: Creating Mixed Media Tags with Lindy’s Magicals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/whimsical-steampunk-creating-mixed-media-tags-with-lindys-magicals/) - Hello, Creative Friends!Ready to take you on a whimsical journey into the world of steampunk mixed media. Today, I’m sharing a pair of tags that combine the enchanting colors of Lindy's Gang Industrial Chic Magicals with the quirky charm of Art House Whimsy printables. If you're a fan of grungy textures, vibrant colors, and a - [Colorful Rainbow Birthday](https://www.strangelycreative.com/colorful-rainbow-birthday/) - Hello friends! I’m excited to share a quick and cheerful birthday card I made using the adorable Crealies Rainbow Die. This die is a true gem—it cuts both a frame and large inserts, making it incredibly versatile for various projects. For this card, I decided to give some of my leftover gel press prints new - [Watercolor Magic: Creating a Floral Card with Gold Accents](https://www.strangelycreative.com/watercolor-magic-creating-a-floral-card-with-gold-accents/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to share a special project with you today. I’ve been playing with the Creative Expression Jane's Doodles Tulips & Crocus stamp set to create a beautiful watercolor card for a friend. This set is absolutely stunning, and I love that it includes delicate butterflies and busy bees, adding a touch of - [Lindy's Gang September Color Challenge](https://www.strangelycreative.com/20866/) - Happy September, my crafty friends! It’s the 1st of September, and you know what that means—a brand new Lindy's Gang Facebook Color Challenge is here! This month, we’re diving into the rich, grungy hues of the Steampunk Soiree set. For my inspiration piece, I created a mixed media journal page using the stunning Visible Image - [Snarky Mixed Media Fun: Adding Sass with Gel Prints & Embossing!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/snarky-mixed-media-fun-adding-sass-with-gel-prints-embossing/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I am bringing you a snarky little card perfect for those days when sweet sentiments just won’t cut it. I’m diving into my stash of gel press prints and decided it was time to put one of them to good use. I know we all have those prints hanging around just - [Mixed Media Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [A Colorful Halloween Card with Gel Press Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [Crafty Bookmark Fun: A Mixed Media AdventureMi](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [Creating a Magical Fairy Journal Page with Gel Press & Lindy's Gang Victorian Bouquet Magicals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-a-magical-fairy-journal-page-with-lindys-gang-victorian-bouquet-magicals/) - Hello, creative friends! It’s Ericka and today I’m sharing a whimsical fairy journal page that’s bursting with vibrant colors and fairy-tale magic. For this project, I turned to one of my absolute favorites—the Victorian Bouquet Magical Set from Lindy’s Gang and my trusty Gel Press Plate. The color palette in this set is dreamy and - [Adding Texture to Your Cards with Gel Press & Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/adding-texture-to-your-cards-with-gel-press-stamps/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m diving into texture and layers using a gel press print and some fabulous stamps. I’ve been playing around with the Hot Drinks set from AALL & Create, and I can’t wait to show you how it all came together! Step 1: Creating the Gel Press Background To kick off the - [Spooky Mixed Media Halloween Tag Tutorial](https://www.strangelycreative.com/spooky-mixed-media-halloween-tag-tutorial/) - Hey crafty ghouls! 👻 It's that time of year when everything spooky and eerie inspires us, so I’m back with a fun mixed media project featuring the Lindy's Gang Haunted Halloween set for the monthly FB Challenge! I couldn’t wait to dive into my stash and pull out some of my favorite Tim Holtz stencils—Twisted, - [Mixed Media Tag Fun with Paint](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-tag-fun-with-paint/) - Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, ready to share a colorful mixed media tag that I had a blast making. I was in the mood to play with some purple and fun textures, so I dove into my stash and came up with a cheerful yet moody tag. I started with a vibrant gel - [Mixed Media Bliss: Playing with Gel Press and Paints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [Autumn Magic with Lindy’s Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/21173/) - Hello friends, I hope you're enjoying the cooler weather that autumn brings. Although it's still a bit warm here in Texas, the evenings are finally cooling down, making it the perfect time to dive into some autumn-themed crafting! Today, I’m sharing a colorful mixed media leaf project featuring the gorgeous Autumn Leaves Magical set and - [Fall in Love with Mixed Media Layers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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, - [Festive Fun: A Bright and Bold Mixed Media Christmas Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/festive-fun-a-bright-and-bold-mixed-media-christmas-card/) - Hello, friends!Today I’m so excited to share a festive mixed media Christmas card with you today! I wanted to create something a little unconventional, so I went bright and playful with some fabulous supplies from PaperArtsy. Let’s dive into the details! Building the Background I started with a gel press print in a soft pink - [Elegant Victorian Christmas Card with Lindy's Gang Magicals](https://www.strangelycreative.com/elegant-victorian-christmas-card-with-lindys-gang-magicals/) - Hello, friends!Happy November! With the holiday season around the corner, it’s time to kick off a new Lindy’s Gang Color Challenge. This month, we’re working with the Victorian Bouquet Magicals—a collection with rich, classic tones that add the perfect vintage vibe to holiday projects. These colors inspired me to start on some Christmas card designs, - [One Last Sip of Holiday Cheer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [A Grinchy Twist on Holiday Cheer](https://www.strangelycreative.com/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 - [Quick & Festive Gel Press Card with Gold Embossing Magic](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-festive-gel-press-card-with-gold-embossing-magic/) - 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 - [Creating Sunshine with Lindy’s Gang Natalie May Go Girl Sets](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-sunshine-with-lindys-gang-natalie-may-go-girl-sets/) - Hello, Lindy’s Gang! Ericka here, bringing a little burst of color to a dreary fall day. When the weather outside is gray, I love creating my own sunshine with bright, happy colors—and the new Lindy's Gang Go Girl sets are absolutely perfect for the job! These vibrant colors come in sprays and Magical Shakers (both - [Deck the Halls with Festive Scraps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/deck-the-halls-with-festive-scraps/) - Hello friends! Christmas crafting is in full swing, and today I’m sharing a festive project that will have you reaching for those little scraps you just can’t bring yourself to throw away. Let’s turn them into something magical—a Christmas tag full of charm and creativity! Step 1: Scraps to Stunning I began by gathering those - [Festive Tag-Making Fun: A Quick Project for the Holiday Season](https://www.strangelycreative.com/festive-tag-making-fun-a-quick-project-for-the-holiday-season/) - Hello friends! I hope your Thanksgiving has been filled with joy, family, and delicious food—and maybe even a little holiday shopping! If you’re like me, you’ve got your eye on some crafty goodies during the Black Friday sales. Don’t forget to check out the Topflight sale for some amazing finds, whether you’re shopping for the - [Holiday Sparkle: A Lindy’s Gang December Challenge Tag](https://www.strangelycreative.com/holiday-sparkle-a-lindys-gang-december-challenge-tag/) - Hello friends, and Happy December! 🎄 The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes the excitement of a new Lindy’s Gang Facebook Challenge! This month, we’re diving into the shimmer and magic of Fairy Fluff, which pairs beautifully with the flat sprays like Tres Chic. Today, I’m sharing a festive Christmas tag - [A Sparkly Holiday Greeting: Shimmer and Shine Galore!](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-sparkly-holiday-greeting-shimmer-and-shine-galore/) - Hello friends! Today I am bringing you a card that’s sure to brighten your holiday season—literally! This week, I’m sharing a festive and super sparkly holiday card that’s so shimmery, it practically dances in the light. To start, I pulled out a vibrant gel press print I had created using the Lavinia Lattice Stencil. This - [Quick & Bright Handmade Christmas Card Using Lindy's Go Girl Magical Shimmers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/quick-bright-handmade-christmas-card-using-lindys-go-girl-magical-shimmers/) - Hello, Lindy’s Gang friends! It’s Ericka here, ready to spread some festive cheer with a splash of vibrant color. Today, I’m sharing a quick and creative way to make handmade Christmas cards that’ll stand out with their bold hues and playful design. Using Lindy’s Gang Go Girl Shimmer Magical sets, I whipped up some fun - [Llama Fun for the Holidays](https://www.strangelycreative.com/llama-fun-for-the-holidays/) - Hello friends! Can you believe it we're in the home stretch—only a couple more days until Christmas! If you’re like me and still enjoying some last-minute holiday crafting, I’ve got one final festive project to share: a llama-themed Christmas card featuring some adorable sets from Katzelkraft. Now, who doesn’t love llamas? They’re cute, quirky, and - [Sparkle into the New Year](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sparkle-into-the-new-year/) - Hello, crafty friends! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration filled with joy and love. We’ve been busy catching up on everything as we prepare to welcome the new year, but I couldn’t resist sneaking in one last project before the countdown begins! Today, I’m sharing a fun and vibrant card designed to kick - [A Winter Wonderland](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-winter-wonderland/) - Hello, friends! Today I am bringing you a serene and peaceful winter card to close out the year. There’s something magical about winter landscapes, and today I’m sharing a design inspired by snowy days and quiet woods, featuring the beautiful Crackerbox Stamp Winter Butterflies sentiment along with some smaller, whimsical stamps. I began by crafting - [Circling into 2025: A New Year’s Mixed Media Inspiration with Lindy's Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/circling-into-2025-a-new-years-mixed-media-inspiration-with-lindys-gang/) - Happy New Year!As we step into 2025, I pray that this year brings you joy, creativity, and endless inspiration. To kick off the year, I’m thrilled to share my latest project for the Lindy’s Gang Facebook Challenge. This month’s theme is all about circles and the gorgeous colors in the January mood board. Let’s dive - [Crafty Love and Texture](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafty-love-and-texture/) - 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 - [Love Bots: A Rustic Valentine’s Day Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-bots-a-rustic-valentines-day-card/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today I have a fun Valentine’s Day card featuring the adorable robots from the Creative Expressions Better Together set. With its charming designs, this set has become my favorite for crafting cards that bring a smile. For this card, I started by stamping the robot image using Versafine Clair Morning Mist ink - [Love in Layers: Gel Press Print Mixed Media Cards](https://www.strangelycreative.com/love-in-layers-gel-press-print-mixed-media-cards/) - 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 - [Creating a Vintage Mixed Media Charm](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creating-a-vintage-mixed-media-charm/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial for a vintage-inspired mixed media card using some amazing AALL & Create supplies. If you’re a fan of creating layered, nostalgic designs, this project is for you. Let’s dive in! Steps to Create the Card: Background Preparation - I started with a gel press print featuring a - [Crafting with Leftovers](https://www.strangelycreative.com/crafting-with-leftovers/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m so excited to share a project that puts those beloved scraps to good use! If you’re like me, letting go of leftover gel press prints is practically impossible—there’s always potential waiting in those colorful bits and pieces. Today, I’m showing you how I turned my stash of gel press leftovers into - [Layered Love: A Mixed Media Card with PaperArtsy Mattints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/layered-love-a-mixed-media-card-with-paperartsy-mattints/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m diving into some mixed media fun with PaperArtsy Mattints and my Gel Press plate. These Mattints in The Pink and Jam create the most gorgeous, subtle hues—perfect for building soft yet dynamic backgrounds. After pulling my print, I added a bold touch using the AALL & Create Hearts stamp with - [Faded Poetry & Vintage Hues: A Mixed Media Journey with Lindy’s Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/faded-poetry-vintage-hues-a-mixed-media-journey-with-lindys-gang/) - Hello, creative friends! This month’s challenge was all about combining Texture + Painting with at least two Lindy’s products, and I couldn’t wait to dive in! I had a gorgeous vintage-style printable from the GiraffeCreative Faded Poetry collection, and it was the perfect inspiration for my mixed media journal page. I began by adhering the - [Layers of Fun – A Mixed Media Card with Gel Press & Mattints](https://www.strangelycreative.com/layers-of-fun-a-mixed-media-card-with-gel-press-mattints/) - Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a mixed media card that’s all about layering, texture, and vibrant color—without a single stamp in sight! For this project, I played with my gel press and the amazing PaperArtsy Mattints in The Pink and Squeezed. If you haven’t tried Mattints on a gel plate yet, you’re missing out! - [Magic in the Layers – A Mixed Media Card with Lavinia Stamps & Gel Press](https://www.strangelycreative.com/magic-in-the-layers-a-mixed-media-card-with-lavinia-stamps-gel-press/) - Hello crafty friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today, I’m diving into the world of silhouettes and texture with a mixed media card that combines Lavinia stamps, a gel press background, and a little bit of magic—aka cornstarch! If you’ve never experimented with cornstarch in your gel prints, let me tell you—it’s a game-changer! - [Lavender Melodies with Lindy’s Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lavender-melodies-with-lindys-gang/) - Hello, friends! Happy March! I hope you're all enjoying a touch of spring wherever you are. With a new month comes a fresh creative challenge from Lindy’s Gang, and this time, we’re blending the soft elegance of lavender with the rhythm of music and stamps! For this challenge, I had plenty of stunning lavender shades - [A Grungy Robot Card with Heart](https://www.strangelycreative.com/a-grungy-robot-card-with-heart/) - Hello, friends! Today, I'm diving into some robotic fun with the Better Together stamp set from Creative Expressions! These quirky little robots, designed by Andy Skinner, have the most delightful expressions—I just couldn't resist bringing them to life on a card. The Unexpected Background Have you ever had a craft experiment go totally wrong… only - [Sunflower Dreams & Blush Parcels](https://www.strangelycreative.com/sunflower-dreams-blush-parcels/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a card that’s bursting with color, texture, and one of my absolute favorite things… a big, bold sunflower! 🌞 I had so much fun playing with this gorgeous floral stamp by Tracy Evans, pairing it with a dreamy gel press background and some whimsical touches from AALL & Create’s Blush - [Lace & Layers: A Vintage-Inspired Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/lace-layers-a-vintage-inspired-mixed-media-card/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a card close to my vintage-loving heart—filled with texture, earthy tones, and a lace-like layered background that all started with a bit of Gel Press playtime! Earlier this week, I got into full-on experiment mode with the DIY & Cie Spring Break Texture Plate and my Gel Press. I decided - [Blooming Birthday Wishes with Studio Light](https://www.strangelycreative.com/blooming-birthday-wishes-with-studio-light/) - Hello crafty friends and happy almost summer! What a whirlwind of a week it's been—with birthdays, end-of-school celebrations, and sunshine sneaking in a little earlier each day! To keep the celebratory vibes going, I’ve created a birthday card featuring one of my favorite Studio Light sets: Big Roses. I’m a total sucker for bold blooms, - [Shimmer & Shine: A Starry Mixed Media Birthday Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/shimmer-shine-a-starry-mixed-media-birthday-card/) - Hello, crafty friends!Today I’m 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. I started with a moody background made from some gel press playtime—a mix of darker hues with hints of yellow - [Making Waves: Dive Into Summer with This Ocean-Inspired Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/making-waves-dive-into-summer-with-this-ocean-inspired-mixed-media-card/) - Hello crafty friends! I’m diving headfirst into the summer vibes with a splashy ocean-themed mixed media card. If you’re dreaming of the sea or just need a little coastal creativity in your life, this project is for you! It’s fun, textured, and a great way to use up that stack of gel prints we all - [Bold Blooms & Beautiful Layers: A Mixed Media Card with Petal Power](https://www.strangelycreative.com/bold-blooms-beautiful-layers-a-mixed-media-card-with-petal-power/) - Hello crafty friends! 🌸 Today I’m sharing a mixed media card that’s bursting with color, texture, and one of my favorite stamp sets—Petal Power by AALL & Create! I’ve been a longtime fan of Bipasha BK’s gorgeous designs, and this set is just as dreamy and detailed as ever. I started with one of my - [Flutter Fun with Funky Butterflies](https://www.strangelycreative.com/flutter-fun-with-funky-butterflies/) - Hello crafty friends! 🌞 I hope your summer is buzzing with sunshine and inspiration. This week, our Topflight Stamps design team is all aflutter—literally!—because we’re diving into one of my favorite motifs: butterflies. 🦋 Now, I love a good butterfly stamp (I may or may not have a small collection…), but today I’m sharing something - [✨ Christmas in July: A Mixed Media Nutcracker Card with Festive Flair! 🎄](https://www.strangelycreative.com/✨-christmas-in-july-a-mixed-media-nutcracker-card-with-festive-flair-🎄/) - Hello crafty friends! Today I’m diving into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive Christmas in July card! 🎅🏼✨ Whether you’re someone who likes to plan ahead or you just need an excuse to use some sparkle and shine, now is the perfect time to start crafting your Christmas cards. 💥 P.S. Don’t forget - [Mixed Media Magic with Gel Prints and PaperArtsy Stamps](https://www.strangelycreative.com/mixed-media-magic-with-gel-prints-and-paperartsy-stamps/) - Hello creative friends! 🎨 This week at Topflight stamps we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite art styles Mixed Media! Mixed media art combines multiple mediums to create rich textures, layers, and dimension… and for today’s project, I couldn’t resist pulling out one of my gel press backgrounds from my stash. I thought this - [Vintage Christmas Vibes](https://www.strangelycreative.com/vintage-christmas-vibes/) - Hello crafty friends, today I’m sharing a quick Christmas card that delivers a soft, vintage feel using my gel press, Lavinia Dye Ink, and just a touch of shimmer. I’ve been leaning into lighter watercolor textures lately, and adding dye ink directly to the gel press is an easy way to get that dreamy wash - [Creative Play with Gel Prints and Washi](https://www.strangelycreative.com/creative-play-with-gel-prints-and-washi/) - 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 - [Turning Leftover Gel Prints into New Year Sparkle](https://www.strangelycreative.com/turning-leftover-gel-prints-into-new-year-sparkle/) - Hello crafters! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. With the holidays winding down, it’s time to start looking ahead to the New Year, and today I’m sharing a one-of-a-kind New Year’s card created using gel press prints that were already sitting on my desk. This card is another reminder that the prints we’re unsure - [New Year, Fresh Layers: Memorydex Cards with AALL & Create](https://www.strangelycreative.com/new-year-fresh-layers-memorydex-cards-with-aall-create/) - Happy New Year, crafters!I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are easing into the first days of the New Year feeling inspired. Today I’m diving back into the craft room and playing with AALL & Create, creating a set of layered Memorydex cards. These little pieces are always such a fun way to - [Turning Leftovers Into Layers: A Gel Press Mixed Media Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/turning-leftovers-into-layers-a-gel-press-mixed-media-card/) - Hello crafty friends!Today I’m sharing a card that started as a forgotten gel press print and turned into something I truly love. You know those prints you pull, set aside, and think, meh… maybe later? That was this one. I originally pulled this green gel print and honestly wasn’t impressed. It sat in my pile - [Playful Hearts & Ocean Hues: A Valentine Card with AALL & Create and Lindy’s Gang](https://www.strangelycreative.com/playful-hearts-ocean-hues-a-valentine-card-with-aall-create-and-lindys-gang/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a card that was pure fun from start to finish. I’ve been playing with the Heart Collage stamp from AALL & Create, designed by Janet Klein, and honestly, this stamp just begs to be experimented with. Hearts, doodles, layers—what’s not to love? To bring those whimsical details to life, I - [Textured Hearts: A Gel Press Valentine Card](https://www.strangelycreative.com/textured-hearts-a-gel-press-valentine-card/) - Hello crafty friends! I’m back with another mixed media card that’s full of texture, layers, and a whole lot of heart. Today’s project features the AALL & Create Heart Collage stamp, and honestly, this one never gets old. Over the weekend, I pulled out my gel press and decided to play. No pressure, no plan. ## Pages - [Create Something Beautifully Strange](https://www.strangelycreative.com/) - Mixed Media, Watercoloring, Cardmaking, & Creative Inspiration through playing with colors and supplies to make unique projects. - [Meet the Artist](https://www.strangelycreative.com/about-me/) - Meet the Artist I’m Ericka Strange, a mixed media artist and card maker who loves getting a little messy in the name of creativity. What started as a simple paper-crafting hobby quickly turned into a full-blown love for layers, texture, color, and trying things just to see what happens. Stamps, stencils, paint, embossing, found textures… - [Brands I Love](https://www.strangelycreative.com/where-i-shop/) - Brands I Love (and Actually use) I believe creativity should be fun, layered, and a little bit messy.These are my go-to supplies for mixed media, card making, and creative play.I use these products in my real projects—not just to recommend them. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at - [Get Creative Updates](https://www.strangelycreative.com/get-creative-updates/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.strangelycreative.com/faq-help/) - Behind the Scenes Info Popular Questions What supplies do I need to get started? You only need a few basics to begin: good paper, paint or ink, and a willingness to experiment. You can always add more tools as your confidence grows. 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