Love in Layers: Gel Press Print Mixed Media Cards

 

Hello, crafty friends! Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and 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 the print onto an old book page. Next, I layered Mulled Wine Fresco Paint and placed the PaperArtsy PM001 Heart Stencil over it, pulling the print onto another book page. After removing the stencil, I added a little more Pixie Dust paint and pulled up the original page, creating a layered and textured effect that I love on book paper.

 

To add sentiments, I stamped the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann EM119 sentiment using Versafine Nocturne ink, clear-embossed it for dimension, and repeated this process on both prints.

 

For embellishments, I turned to my stash, cutting out flowers from a previous gel press print and stamping the PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 58 floral design on them. I highlighted the centers with a white pen and added colored pencil for dimension.

 

For extra texture on my darker print, I used the Seth Apter Mini 108 stamp with Versafine Fantasia ink, layering in even more depth. Both cards were finished with hand-drawn frames for a personal touch.

I absolutely love how the layered gel press prints bring these cards to life. Using book pages adds a vintage flair, while the vibrant paints and textures give them a modern twist.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope these inspire you to play with your gel press and create something truly unique this weekend.

Happy crafting!

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