Basic Gel Press Background for Cards

Hello! Today we are doing a new to me technique. We are using a gel press plate to create some backgrounds for our cards. These are beach themed cards for this week’s Make the Cards Challenge.

Watch the video below to see how much fun a gel press is! All of the products used are linked at the bottom of this post. Also, additional videos for more gel press is down there too.

Showing how to use a gel press plate is much easier than to write about it I’ve come to find out. A gel plate is a piece of squishy gel (that smells really good) that holds its shape. It has a surface that holds inks and paints really well and allows you to layer paint and ink without bulk. It’s so much fun.

Additional Videos on Gel Press Plates
Gel Press: Simple Techniques – Sherri Carrol
Gel Press: Using Dies and Die Cuts – Jennifer McGuire
How to use Gel Press in Cardmaking: Easy and Fun Techniques – Laurel Beard

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