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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…