Gel Print Collage Journal Pages and 25,000 Subscriber Giveaway

Thanks to all of you who have made it possible for me to reach this amazing milestone. Today's video is in two parts: a tutorial for creating collage backgrounds in your art journal with ideas for further embellishment, and a super prize giveaway for reaching 25,000 subscribers.
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*Please leave a comment below stating why you would like to win and mention which country you live in. (Giveaway open worldwide).
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*Deadline for leaving a comment is 23.59 GMT Thursday 7th April.
*Winner will be announced in the video published on Saturday 9th April, along with details of how to claim your prize. Winner's name will also be published in a post on the Community tab the same day.
*You will have two weeks to claim your prize or a new winner will be selected on 23rd April.
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[@kathimontoya6210]

Due to economic pressures/lifelong duties, I was never able to pursue my love of art...Now in my 70s, it is an absolute wonderment that I find amazing techniques, acquire know-how for simple and/or intricate processes, and thus absorb so much from instruction at my digital fingertips! As an 'outsider' artist, it has been a revelation to see, to learn, to do, and to enjoy this lovely work. I so much appreciate your work with Gellis and your particular style. This is another great lesson! Adios from Arizona, USA...

[@rhondawalters8276]

There is nothing like the feeling you get when you're standing amongst colourful gel prints after losing yourself in a session with a gel plate. I use a home made gel plate and used your botanical printing ideas to create some wonderful art. The process of printing on the gel plate is what I enjoy the most. Thank you for your time, your willingness to share your knowledge and your inspirational videos. Congratulations. Well deserved. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cheryl7476]

Teresa, congratulations with having 25,000 subscribers now. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos over the years, learning plenty with using the gel plate. I have an 8x10” plate, and if I were to win, I’d thoroughly enjoy the 5x7” plate, a new brayer, and this fabulous Artesa journal. I love how these pages turned out, showing us ways to use the prints we’ve made. I live in southern coastal Maine. Thank you once again for all the work you have put into your videos over the years

[@sheilaghwhite6701]

Congratulations on your 25 thousand milestone.

[@lindseywarren44]

Hullo, Theresa! Thank you for having a giveaway! So kind of you. I adore working in my art journal. And I adore gel printing. I find it meditative and fun. If I have had a bad day, I will pull out my gel plate and just play until I am in a happy mood. It never fails! My late husband and I used to share a studio in our home. When he died, I lost all interest in doing anything artsy. It was a few years before I picked up a paint brush and now I really enjoy my art journals. I'm ever so grateful to artists like you for teaching me so many wonderful techniques! You never fail to inspire me to try new things. Thank you so much. Love and Bless from a transplanted Scot living in the US :)

[@kandrews6356]

Teresa, all your art is basically fabulous. I enjoy it so much because I have a tendency to lean more toward smaller art... I love littler journals, ATCs, and the like. I enjoy trying new things and experimenting; I used to get so discouraged when things didn't turn out the way I envisioned them to when I began. I used to throw thing in the trash, and when I started watching you YEARS ago, you re-inspired me and taught me that there really is no mistakes in art. It's all a learning process so keep on going and move with your spirit.

[@kimvia2830]

Hi Teresa. I live in North Carolina in the US. I subscribed to your channel a couple of months ago and look forward to seeing what you decide to share with us. I love how you have a variety of videos from gel printing to card making to art journaling. I have not watched all your videos yet but am catching up. I really enjoyed this video as I am hesitant to use the small set of prints I have made so far. You did inspire me in a previous video to begin that part of my newly found art journey and I created my first collage page in a new art journal a couple of weeks back. Thank you! I lost my precious mother last year and as I have gone on the grief journey and began to heal, I have begun to feel free to think of creating as my Mama did. People like you have helped me put some of those thoughts into art. Thank you for your channel. Looking forward to you growing to 1 million subscribers!

[@mollyd3311]

Have just found your channel and loving it. I'm 71, I did lots of artwork years ago and have recently taken it up again. I forgot how distressing it is just to get lost in a bit of your own time.

[@syllev9529]

Thank you Teresa for all your videos; I love your world and the colors you use. I'm watching from France and I try to repeat often your videos. Congratulations for the 250000 subscribers.

[@janeorson5452]

Hi, I'm Jane, in the UK, a relatively new subscriber, and I'm avidly watching all of your videos, I come to you for a dollop of inspiration! I'd love to get into gel plate printing, it looks like a lot of fun! Also, can I say, it's lovely to hear an English voice in the world of mixed media! Congratulations on reaching 25k, you deserve it.

[@tamarahankins6934]

Hello from Kentucky in the good ole USA. I always enjoy your videos. Gel printing has become one of my favorite creative outlets. It is so fun and you never quite know what you're going to create.

[@Reneesfun]

Congratulations on 25,000 🍾! Well done! You have enabled me to make beautiful prints and I am very grateful. When viewed before bed, your pleasant voice and music make for sweet dreams. Sending you sunshine from sunny Florida.

[@brooksdogdays]

Congrats to 25K viewers! You always are an inspiration to give a try for something new. Love your collage work, so fun. From Tarpon Springs, Florida USA. 🤗

[@moirawhite8042]

So pleased that you now have 25 thousand subscribers 😊. Your video is the first thing I watch every Saturday morning and I’m never disappointed! You explain and demonstrate everything so well and I’m always inspired to have a go. I saw your brayer is from Artway, what a fab company near where I live in Wiltshire. I would love to win the journal so I can use up some of the prints I’ve made after watching your videos. Congratulations!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@rennieneasey-oconnell6064]

I love the joy and spontaneity with which you create. I’m in Australia, and would love to win your giveaways… thank you for all that you bring into the lives of we, your followers, in all parts of the world. Very grateful.❤️ and congratulations on reaching 25,000 followers. That’s a lot of joy in a lot of peoples lives.

[@deirdremellon3470]

the last couple of years have been a little strange and our lives turned every which way. i have found there's nothing like a bit of art to take you to a place of calm. well done to you on 25000 followers

[@JacqueChinnery]

Gel printing is my favorite mixed media art technique! The possibilities are endless and it is a wonderful way to indulge in creativity. So the giveaway prize would be awesome! I live in Missouri in the US. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I love all of the colors and patterns. 💗

[@terrimoore9305]

Collage and painting are my first loves with art! The gel plate is an amazing way to create unique collage fodder and lots of fun too! I haven't tried a landscape journal before and would love the chance to play with that format. Thank you for sharing your talent with me! I live in the USA.

[@GeScheu]

The fact I set the number of your followers to 250.000 is meant as an act of empowerment! 🤩 Still love your videos!

[@donnahughes2472]

Congratulations on your milestone! I'm near Portland, Oregon, USA. I loved watching this little art journal. Lovely!!