Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m sharing a soft, layered spring card built from a gel press background, delicate florals, and just the right touch of shimmer. Even though the Studio Light Grungy Flowers set I used is currently out of stock, don’t skip this one, this technique works beautifully with any floral stamps you have on hand.
I began with a gel press print using Mattints The Pink from PaperArtsy. This gave me a soft, almost watercolor-like pink base, perfect for a spring palette.
Once dry, I stamped the floral images repeatedly across the background and clear heat embossed them. This adds a subtle raised texture that catches the light without adding more color.
After trimming the panel down to an A2 size, I brought in the shine.
- A light spray of Cactus Gold Spray for an overall shimmer
- Splatters using the Victorian Bouquet collection for extra color variation
These small details add movement and keep the soft background from feeling flat.
To create a focal point, I stamped one of the flowers again onto white cardstock and colored it using colored pencils in soft yellow tones. This gives a gentle contrast against the pink background without overpowering it. I layered the flower directly over one of the embossed images to create dimension and continuity.
To complete the card, I added:
- A sentiment from the Scrapcosy 29
- Light blue ink blending behind the sentiment for contrast
- Handdrawn frame; and
- Adhesive layering to bring everything together
The result is soft, layered, and full of subtle detail.
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to create something soft and spring-inspired this week.
Topflight Stamp Supplies
 PaperArtsy - Scrapcosy 29 Shop at: TP |
 WOW! Embossing - Clear Shop at: TP |
 Tsukineko - Versafine Clair - Twilight Shop at: TP |
 PaperArtsy - Mattint The Pink Shop at: TP |
 Lindy's Gang - Glitz Spritz Set Shop at: TP |
 Lindy's Gang - Victorian Bouquet Shimmer Shop at: TP |
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