Saturday, August 30, 2025
Keep Your Balance
Friday, August 29, 2025
Moody Mixed Media Card with PaperArtsy Frescos
Happy Friday crafty friends! ✨
Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m sharing a moody mixed media card that has all the grungy-good vibes perfect for heading into the weekend.
Playing with Paints
I couldn’t resist diving into the brand-new PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylics in Admiral, Zinc, and Pumice. These shades together instantly gave me that moody, stormy feel I love.
To build my background, I used my brayer but instead of rolling straight, I moved in a swirl motion. This added unexpected streaks and circular textures across my plate. When I pulled the print, I fell in love with the depth and drama the paint created.
Layering Stamps & Details
For stamping, I reached for one of my all-time favorite nature sets: Alison Bomber 41 – Pressed Umbels by PaperArtsy. I paired it with my trusty Ink & the Dog Mini Script stamp for those subtle background details.
To keep the moody look flowing, I stamped using Versafine Clair inks in Pine Cone and Twilight—the warm brown and deep blue play so beautifully against the Fresco paints.
Finishing Touches
No card of mine is complete without a little extra texture, so I wrapped some natural twine around the base for a rustic feel. To finish it off, I added a strong, simple sentiment from IndigoBlu, letting the background and stamping shine.
Final Thoughts
I love how this project turned out—moody, textured, and full of little details that make you want to look closer. Perfect for sending a thoughtful note or simply enjoying as art.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 💕 I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend filled with creativity and rest.
👉 Don’t forget—you can shop the holiday weekend sale here.
Until next time, happy crafting!
—Ericka
Topflight Stupplies
![]() IndigoBlu - Journaling Quotes 1 Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Alison Bomber 41 Pressed Umbels Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Ink and the Dog Mini 124 Shop at: TP |
![]() WOW! Embossing - Clear Shop at: TP |
![]() Tsukineko - VersaFine Clair - Pine Cone Shop at: TP |
![]() Tsukineko - Versafine Clair - Twilight Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Fresco Paint Seth Apter Pumice Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Fresco Paint Seth ApterAdmiral Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtys - Fresco Paint Tracy Scott Coastal Shop at: TP | |
![]() Gel Press - Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: TP |
![]() Speedball - 2" Brayer Shop at: TP |
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Mixed Media Card Fun!
Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Anything Goes". I decided to have some mixed media fun with this card.
Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:
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| PaperArtsy stamp - Seth Apter EM121 |
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| PaperArtsy stamp - Seth Apter EM77 |
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| PaperArtsy stamp - Seth Apter EM108 |
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| PaperArtsy stamp - Seth Apter EM53 |
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| PaperArtsy stamp - Kate Crane KCM003 |
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| AALL & Create stamp set - Everyday Sentiments |
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| Studio Light Mask - X Background |
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| AALL & Create Washi Tape - Twine #15 |
Gel Press print
Friday, August 22, 2025
Sparkly Nature Card with PaperArtsy Sara Naumann Stamps
Hello crafty friends, it’s Ericka from Strangely Creative! ✨
Today I’m diving into one of my favorite creative combos—gel prints, sparkly textures, and beautiful nature-inspired stamps. For this card, I played with the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 51 stamp set to create a nature card that shimmers and shines in all the right places.
Building the Background
I started with a gel press print using the gorgeous new PaperArtsy Fresco Finish colors in Watermelon, Coastal, and Admiral. These three shades blend into such a dreamy background that is vibrant yet soft enough to let the details shine through.
Adding the Details
Next, I stamped the focal images from the Sara Naumann 51 set with Versafine Clair Pine Cone ink and heat embossed them in clear powder. This gave my images a crisp outline and just the right amount of glossy texture.
But I wanted to bring in a little extra movement so out came the Sara Naumann 090 stencil! Using Spectrum Noir Glitter Paste, I added a couple more sparkling birds that really catch the light and bring that magical feel to the card.
Finishing Touch
Once the glitter paste dried, I completed the card with a simple but meaningful sentiment from the Lavinia Sentiment Stickers. Sometimes all you need is just a few words to tie it all together.
The Final Look
This project is all about texture, shimmer, and layering different mediums. Between the bold gel press colors, glossy embossed images, and glittery stencil birds, the card feels alive with nature’s energy. Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this sparkly card inspires you to mix up your gel prints with stamping and stencil textures for your next project. Wishing you a creative and joyful close to the month and enjoy the last week of August! 💖
Topflight Stamp Supplies
![]() PaperArtsy - Sara Naumann 51 Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Sara Naumann PS090 Shop at: TP |
![]() Lavinia - Sentiment Stickers - Uplifting Collection Shop at: TP |
![]() Tsukineko - VersaFine Clair - Pine Cone Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Fresco Paint Seth Apter Admiral Shop at: TP |
![]() Spectrum Noir - Glitter Paste - Candlelight Gold Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Fresco Paint Tracy Scott Watermelon Shop at: TP |
![]() PaperArtsy - Fresco Paint Tracy Scott Coastal Shop at: TP |
![]() Gel Press - Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: TP | |
![]() Speedball - 2" Brayer Shop at: TP |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Getting Outdoors with Crafty Individuals
Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Outdoors". I created a pair of cards using these lovely Crafty Individuals stamps (Dawn Whispers and Portrait Patterned Landscape).
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