Mixed Media Doesn’t Have to Be Messy (Or Complicated!)
Think mixed media cards are too complicated? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a layered mixed media card using embossing folders, stencils, modeling paste, and ink blending - without overthinking the process. You’ll learn how simple textures and imperfect layers can come together to create beautiful handmade cards full of depth and personality.
🛠️ Tools & Supplies: May Club Kits Mixed Media Cards
🎨 Club Kits & Featured Products
🌀 May Stencil of the Month Club
🧱 May Embossing Folder of the Month
✨ 3D Embossing Folder of the Month
💌 Stamp & Die of the Month Club
✂️ Dies & Background Elements
🌈 Spellbinders Color Block Arches
📐 Essential Matting Basics A
📐 Essential Matting Basics B
🖋️ Stamps & Texture
📝 Hero Arts Background Builder Stamp Set
✨ Kat Scrappiness Silver Glitter Mouse
🎨 Gina K Designs Ink Pads
🍋 Lemon Drop
🌽 Sweet Corn
🌿 Fresh Asparagus
❤️ Lipstick Red
🌲 Dark Spruce
⚫ Black Onyx
🌧️ Stormy Sky
🌊 Blue Lagoon
🖌️ Brushes, Blending & Painting Tools
🖍️ Altenew Watercolor Brushes
🌫️ GKD Large Blending Tools
🎯 GKD Mini Blending Tools
🪶 GKD Detail Blending Tools
🧱 Texture & Mixed Media Supplies
🧴 Crafter’s Companion Modeling Paste
🪵 Paste Spatula
🧻 Flour Sack Cloth
📄 Cardstock
📄 Hammermill 110# Smooth Cardstock
📄 Heavy Layering Weight 125# Cardstock
🧰 Work Surface & Craft Room Essentials
🧲 Altenew Sticky Mat
🧲 Glassboard Studio Glass Mat
🧲 Glassboard Studio Ink Stand
📏 Skor Buddy Score Board
🟢 Mint Tape
🧱 Stamping Blocks
✂️ Die Cutting Machines
⚙️ GKD Die Cutting Machine
⚙️ Spellbinders Platinum Machine
⚙️ Empress Elite Electric Die Cutting Machine
⚙️ Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
🧴 Adhesives & Assembly
💧 Bearly Art Precision Glue
💧 Gina K Connect Glue
⬛ Foam Squares
✂️ Handy Tools
🔗 Tweezers
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