Spring Sparkle

 

Hello crafty friends!

It’s Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and 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 Prints
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten way too carried away with a gel press session 🙋‍♀️.
I have a whole drawer (okay, maybe two) full of prints, and I love finding ways to give them new life.
For today’s card, I grabbed a purple-toned print I made while playing with the DIY & Cie Spring Break Texture Plate — the colors felt just right for a fresh spring vibe.

 

Layering Up the Texture
I paired my background with the gorgeous PaperArtsy JOFY PS081 stencil and Byzantium Fresco Paint. Pro tip: If you misplace your paint sponge (like I did), your fingers work just fine for applying paint through a stencil — and it makes the project feel even more hands-on and artsy!

 

Adding That Magical Sparkle
Once the background was dry, it was time for some shine. ✨
I stamped the PaperArtsy Seth Apter 44 script stamp across the background using WOW! Embossing powder for a rich, golden shimmer. I loved the effect so much that I grabbed my WOW! Embossing Pen and added some extra sparkle onto the leaves. Heat embossing little touches of sparkle made the whole card glow like a spring morning!

For the sentiment, I used the PaperArtsy Alison Bomber 41 Pressed Umbels set.
I stamped it in Versafine Clair Twilight ink and heat embossed it to keep the theme of shimmer going strong — the Twilight ink helped the sentiment stand out beautifully against the colorful background.

To bring everything together, I added a hand-drawn frame for a personal, whimsical finish.

 

Your Turn!
I hope this project inspires you to dust off your gel prints, grab some stencils, and get a little messy this weekend! There’s something so satisfying about layering texture, color, and sparkle to create a card that feels like a little piece of spring. 🌷

Thanks for stopping by!
Wishing you a creative and wonderful spring weekend!

 

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