Magical Glow: Lavinia Pixie Lanterns Card with Lindy’s Gang Magicals

 

Hello crafter! Ericka from Strangely Creative here and today I’m diving into dreamy color and magical details using Lavinia stamps and Lindy’s Gang Magicals. If you love shimmer, soft watercolor blends, and a little fairytale glow, this one is for you.

This mixed media card came together with layered pigment powders, delicate stamping, and just the right touch of gold embossing to make everything sparkle.

I started with Bristol Smooth paper, which is perfect for pigment powders and controlled water movement. Using Lindy's Gang Magicals in the Boho Dreams set, specifically Wanderlust Wisteria, I sprinkled the powder directly onto the paper and spritzed it with water to activate those rich, shimmery pigments.

The magic happens instantly. The powder bursts into layered purples and soft earthy undertones. I repeated the process a few times, building depth until I had a background that felt balanced but still organic.

Pro tip: Let each layer dry slightly before adding more if you want more defined color pockets.

 

Once the background was dry, I stamped the Lavinia Stamps Pixie Lanterns several times using Versafine Twilight ink for a crisp, deep impression.

To give the lanterns that magical sparkle, I added WOW! Embossing Powder in Gold Vintage Lace and heat embossed them. The gold against the purple tones creates that warm, glowing contrast that makes the whole card feel alive.

 

Next, I stamped Dana from Lavinia and added soft watercolor details.

• I painted in a subtle grassy hill beneath her.

• I deepened the color near the lanterns to create a glow effect.

• I used leftover watercolor on my palette to add shading around the lanterns.

• And of course, a few splatters for movement and texture.

Those finishing touches pull everything together and give the card that enchanted evening vibe. Thank you so much for stopping by! Don’t forget to shop the sale while your favorite supplies are still in stock.

Would you try this technique with a different Magical color? I’m already thinking about what shade to experiment with next.

 

 

 Topflight Stamp Supplies

Lavinia - Dana Shop at: TP	Lavinia - Pixie Lanterns Set Shop at: TP	WOW! Embossing - Tracy Scott Gold Vintage Lace Shop at: TP	Lavinia - Sentiment Stickers - Uplifting Collection Shop at: TP	Tsukineko - Versafine Clair - Twilight Shop at: TP
Lindy's Gang - Magical Shakers - Boho Dreams Shop at:  TP

Lavinia's Snowy Forest Christmas Card

Hello!  We're focusing on the beautiful products from Lavinia today at Topflight Stamps.  I gathered a couple of versatile stamps to create a snowy winter forest Christmas card.  I began with watercolor paper and Lindy's Stamp Gang Buccaneer Bay Blue Mist to create a moody background.  This spray has both a walnut brown and a pretty blue shift to it.  Once it dried, I used Versafine Onyx Black ink to stamp first the Lavinia Moon.  Once that was positioned on the panel, I stamped the Lavinia Christmas Tree Group three times (well, really 2 and 1/8) across the bottom of the panel. And using the same ink, I stamped a sentiment from PaperArtsy Alison Bomber EAB05 stamp set to round it out.  The final touch was some iridescent glitter glue, dabbed across the trees.  Thanks so much for joining me, hope you have a great day! ~ Colleen

Supplies From Topflight Stamps:

Lavinia Christmas Tree Group

Lavinia Moon

Lindy's Stamp Gang Buccaneer Bay Blue Spray

PaperArtsy Alison Bomber EAB05 stamp set

Lavinia Valentine Card

Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is on Lavinia (always a favorite of mine!) I wanted to make one last Valentine card so I chose a color scheme of pinks and reds. I featured the cute Pipspell mouse stamp. (Check out the card I made using his little buddy Thistlewhisk.)

I used the Pods stencil and Soft Cygnet ink to blend the background, then stamped over it with pink inks and the Wild Vines and Twisted Vine stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye here on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Lavinia stamp - Pipspell

Lavinia stamp set - Twisted Vine Set

Lavinia stamp - Wild Vines

Lavinia stencil - Pods

AALL & Create washi tape - Midsummer

AALL & Create stamp set - Heart Hugs

Lavinia Elements ink pads - Paprika, Confetti, Sundance, Soft Cygnet

VersaFine Clair ink pads - Baby Pink, Nocturne

Mixed Media Mini Book From One Gel Print

 

Hello crafty friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m sharing a fun little experiment that turned into one of my favorite projects lately: a mixed media mini book made from one single gel print.

I went into this project curious. Could one gel press print really become a mini book? Spoiler alert: absolutely yes.

Starting With the Gel Print

I began with a gel press print that I created purely as an experiment. Once the print was dry, I added layers using the PaperArtsy Kate Crane 427 and 453 stencils, applying paint along with black embossing paste for texture and contrast. That embossing paste adds instant drama and gives the surface just enough grit to keep things interesting.

After everything dried, the real fun started.

Folding and Cutting the Page

Instead of trimming the page down right away, I folded the print several different ways to see how the patterns landed. Once I liked the flow, I cut into a few sections and suddenly had this playful little one-page book taking shape.

 

If you’ve got a stack of gel prints sitting around, this is a fantastic way to use them. One page. No pressure. Lots of payoff. There are so many variations on one-page books, and I already know I’ll be making more.

 

Adding the Details

With the structure finished, I moved on to the embellishing stage. I stamped and watercolored images from PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 58 and 105, then added them throughout the book for focal points and movement. To finish it off, I layered in elements from AALL & Create Motivation Station, which tied everything together beautifully.

 

Each page feels connected, but still has its own little moment.

Want to See the Full Flip-Through?

This project really comes to life when you can see it in motion. Be sure to check out the Instagram video where I share the full mini book from start to finish.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to pull out a gel print and try turning it into something unexpected.

Have a wonderful weekend and happy creating.

Topflight Stamp Supplies

 

PaperArtsy - Tracy Scott 105 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Tracy Scott 58 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Kate Crane PS427 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Kate Crane PS453 Shop at: TP	AALL & Create - Motivation Station Shop at: TP
Tsukineko - Versafine Clair - Twilight Shop at: TP		Gel Press - Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: TP

Enjoy Life with Gossamer Gold

Hello crafters!  I've got a shimmery card to share with you today for Topflight Stamps, using Lindy's Stamp Gang Gossamer Gold spray.  Oh my, this is so gorgeous!  It's got a combination of walnut brown and gold hues in one spray.  First, I took a plain manila tag and spritzed it with this product, then a bit of water and hit it with a heat tool to help speed up drying. Once dry, I used the PaperArtsy Scrapcosy PS317 Stencil and Lavinia Truffle Dye Ink to create borders and a sentiment on the tag.  After mounting it on an old hymnal page and decorative paper, I added a twine bow and it's all set to give to my father in law for his birthday.  Thanks for joining me, and hope you have a great day! ~ Colleen

Supplies From Topflight Stamps:

PaperArtsy Scrapcosy PS317 Stencil

Lavinia Dye Ink - Truffle

Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold

Punny Valentines for the 14th with Katzelkraft

Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Anything Goes". I'm still going to town with the Valentine theme so I created a set of "punny" valentines like the kind you used to hand out to your grade school classmates. I'm amused by all the goofy puns on those vintage valentines so I made up some of my own to pair with the funny Katzelkraft stamp images.

To make these, I first made some masterboards to chop up for the backgrounds. I layered ink sprays, stamping and washi tape (AALL & Create #52 Blush) and used watercolor paper for the substrate.

Using both the Holey Fun and Quirky Post AALL & Create die sets, I cut the inner sections from the masterboards and a backing of plain red cardstock. I stamped various Katzelkraft animal stamps onto separate paper, watercolored them and then fussy cut them out. My whole family contributed to brainstorming the punny sentiments which I printed out using my computer. It was fun!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye here on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katzelkraft stamp sets - Jungle Animals

Katzelkraft stamp - Robot Cat

PaperArtsy mini stamps - EM77

PaperArtsy mini stamps - EM125

AALL & Create washi tape - #52 Blush

AALL & Create die set - Holey Fun DI-88

AALL & Create die set - Quirky Post DI-87

Katzelkraft stamp sets - Frogs, Cats

Carabelle Studio stamp & stencil set - Heartful Pattern

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves, Gossamer Gold, Industrial Chic

Lavinia Mysticals Mist Spray - Pinkella

Versafine pigment ink pad - Onyx Black

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