cardmaking · Mixed Media · Tutorial

3 Mixed Media Layers to Try (Beyond the Basics Techniques That Actually Work)

Ready to take your mixed media to the next level? In this post, I build on my “Fab 4” layering techniques and introduce three additional layers that add texture, depth, and artistic detail—perfect for transitioning from beginner to more confident mixed media designs.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · Mixed Media

Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month | Gel Press Print Card Ideas

Today I’m sharing a simple mixed media Valentine using the Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Better Together. I combined one of the adorable owls with a Polaroid-style frame, a rub-on “love” sentiment, and two of my favorite Gel Press prints for a soft, artistic look full of layered texture and color.

Die cutting · Stamping

How to Create Clean & Mixed Media Backgrounds | Hero Arts December 2025 Release & Blog Hop

Learn how to create two completely different backgrounds using the Hero Arts Dotty Cling Stamp from the December 2025 Release, Soup There It Is. In this tutorial, Karen shares a clean, modern pigment-ink background and a layered mixed-media background using a Gel Press print—plus two cozy get well cards featuring the Alphabet Soup and Bread Bowl dies. Perfect for crafters wanting fresh ideas for get well cards and background techniques.

cardmaking · Die cutting · Stamping

Vintage Charm & Soft Elegance: Hero Arts March 2025 Release

The Hero Arts March 2025 Release is here, and I’m bringing you two cards that highlight its versatility! One card features a vintage-inspired suitcase with florals, layered over a textured background of stamped travel elements. The second is a soft pastel circular card with a playful bow pattern, perfect for beginner cardmakers. Whether you love die-cut layering or simple stamping and coloring, this release has something for you!