Mixed Media Magic with Gel Press and Fresco Paints

 

Hello friends!
I hope you’re having a great week! Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and 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 experimenting with my gel press. There’s something so satisfying about layering color, texture, and pattern to see what magic appears! For this card, I decided to use rubber stamps directly on my gel plate—a playful twist that brings gorgeous dimension to your prints.

 

🖌️ The Process

I started by brayering a layer of PaperArtsy Fresco Paint in Cerise across my gel plate. While the paint was still wet, I stamped some of the beautiful silhouette and texture images from the PaperArtsy Alison Bomber “Umbells” set right into the paint. (Quick tip: words will come out mirrored, so I recommend sticking to images or abstract textures.)

Once the paint layer was dry, I added a second layer—this time with Summer Sky Fresco Paint—and pulled my print. I’m obsessed with how the contrast turned out! The vibrant Cerise peeks through the dreamy Summer Sky like a sunset peering through mist.

 

🌸 Adding the Details

To build my focal point, I stamped the whimsical flower from the PaperArtsy Kate Crane 011 set onto a separate sheet using Versafine Clair ink in Twilight, then clear embossed it for that extra pop. Using a water brush, I tinted it lightly with Cerise and Baltic Blue Fresco Paints, keeping it loose and dreamy.

After fussy-cutting the flowers, I added them to my gel-printed background with a bit of dimension. For the finishing touch, I stamped a sentiment from the Kate Crane set and hand-sketched a border around the edge to tie it all together.

 

✨ Final Thoughts

This card is a reminder of how versatile your stamps and gel plate can be—don’t be afraid to play and layer. You never know what kind of magic will show up!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to check out the Easter Sale going on now—there are some fantastic deals you don’t want to miss.

Until next time, stay creative!

 

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