Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Time to get creative! In today’s live tutorial, learn how to build a rich, masculine mixed media card perfect for retirement, birthdays, or special occasions!
Watch step-by-step as Reanna shows you how to prepare a cardstock base using clear gesso, create textured circle backgrounds with modeling paste stencils, and layer vintage distressing techniques using Distress Spritz, embossing powders, and metallic waxes. Discover how to transform die-cut gears, notebook fragments, and the iconic Gentleman's Time Piece into a multi-dimensional steampunk focal point!
Whether you're creating for someone special in your life or exploring vintage mixed media techniques, this video will give you plenty of inspiration for your next project!
🎨 In This Video You’ll Learn:
✨ How to prime cardstock for use in mixed media projects.
✨ How to age die cuts with embossing powders, 3D texture powders, and waxes.
✨ How to create depth on masculine cards using rub-ons, small elements, and hand-stitched details.
For more inspiration, check out the videos below:
✨Introducing the NEW Beautifully Worn Collection:
👉 youtu.be/VFIE5Sb-7D4
✨Build Interactive Art Journal Pages with Pockets, Flaps & Layers:
👉 youtube.com/live/I5dmGLhXrxs
🛍️ PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Art Journal Specials
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Beautifully Worn Collection (Circle Stencil & Rub-Ons)
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Gentleman's Time Piece Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Get Into Gear Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Notebook Fragments Die Set
🛍️ Shop our online store: elizabethcraftdesigns.com
👉Follow us on Instagram: / ecraftdesigns
👉Facebook: / ecraftdesigns
👉Sign Up for New Releases and offers: bit.ly/elizabethcraftdesigns
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction & Facebook Live Giveaway Winner
2:16 - Product Overview: Art Journal Specials & Vintage Dies
4:11 - Prepping the Card Base with Clear Gesso Primer
8:40 - Stenciling with Circle Stencil & Modeling Paste
12:57 - Layering Background Stamps & Ink Splatters
16:18 - Distressing the Background with Distress Spritz
20:52 - Embossing & Aging the Gentleman's Time Piece
26:46 - Adding 3D Texture Powder & Metallic Waxes
28:50 - Applying Gear Rub-Ons to the Background
39:09 - Customizing Die-Cut Gears & Notebook Fragments
51:00 - Adding Hand-Stitched Thread Details
53:44 - Final Card Assembly & Layout Reveal
If you enjoyed this video, please give it a 👍 THUMBS UP, leave a comment telling us your favorite part, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a creative tutorial!
#CardMaking #ElizabethCraftDesigns #ArtJournaling
Time to get creative! In today’s live tutorial, learn how to build a rich, masculine mixed media card perfect for retirement, birthdays, or special occasions!
Watch step-by-step as Reanna shows you how to prepare a cardstock base using clear gesso, create textured circle backgrounds with modeling paste stencils, and layer vintage distressing techniques using Distress Spritz, embossing powders, and metallic waxes. Discover how to transform die-cut gears, notebook fragments, and the iconic Gentleman's Time Piece into a multi-dimensional steampunk focal point!
Whether you're creating for someone special in your life or exploring vintage mixed media techniques, this video will give you plenty of inspiration for your next project!
🎨 In This Video You’ll Learn:
✨ How to prime cardstock for use in mixed media projects.
✨ How to age die cuts with embossing powders, 3D texture powders, and waxes.
✨ How to create depth on masculine cards using rub-ons, small elements, and hand-stitched details.
For more inspiration, check out the videos below:
✨Introducing the NEW Beautifully Worn Collection:
👉 youtu.be/VFIE5Sb-7D4
✨Build Interactive Art Journal Pages with Pockets, Flaps & Layers:
👉 youtube.com/live/I5dmGLhXrxs
🛍️ PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Art Journal Specials
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Beautifully Worn Collection (Circle Stencil & Rub-Ons)
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Gentleman's Time Piece Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Get Into Gear Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Notebook Fragments Die Set
🛍️ Shop our online store: elizabethcraftdesigns.com
👉Follow us on Instagram: / ecraftdesigns
👉Facebook: / ecraftdesigns
👉Sign Up for New Releases and offers: bit.ly/elizabethcraftdesigns
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction & Facebook Live Giveaway Winner
2:16 - Product Overview: Art Journal Specials & Vintage Dies
4:11 - Prepping the Card Base with Clear Gesso Primer
8:40 - Stenciling with Circle Stencil & Modeling Paste
12:57 - Layering Background Stamps & Ink Splatters
16:18 - Distressing the Background with Distress Spritz
20:52 - Embossing & Aging the Gentleman's Time Piece
26:46 - Adding 3D Texture Powder & Metallic Waxes
28:50 - Applying Gear Rub-Ons to the Background
39:09 - Customizing Die-Cut Gears & Notebook Fragments
51:00 - Adding Hand-Stitched Thread Details
53:44 - Final Card Assembly & Layout Reveal
If you enjoyed this video, please give it a 👍 THUMBS UP, leave a comment telling us your favorite part, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a creative tutorial!
#CardMaking #ElizabethCraftDesigns #ArtJournaling
