#GelyPostcardPlay

#GelyPostcardPlay #gelprinting
Use up some of those gel prints in this postcard challenge hosted by ‪@CeriGriffiths‬ .
This is a month long challenge during July, so I'm going to be very busy as I'm doing Junk Journal July at the same time. May need a holiday after all that.
Here's a link to Ceri's intro video for further information about the challenge:
• #GelyPostcardPlay Launch
Challenge details:
Participants are required to share a video (reels and shorts count) or image of a postcard each day for the entire month of July (31 postcards in total).
Only share one postcard per day.
Each postcard must contain an element produced on or by a gel plate. (brayer-off papers and digitals are accepted).
The postcard can be decorated in any style and the gel print element does not need to be the focal point or main element.
Each postcard must show a number to represent the day it is posted upon e.g the 12th July has to have the number 12 on the postcard. The number can be any size and in any format also the number must be on the front of the postcard as part of the image.
All postcards must be 6”x4”, can be either landscape or portrait, if mounted the final dimensions must still be 6”x4”.
Postcard corners can be straight, rounded or snipped.
Social Media and Posting:
Participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #GelyPostcardPlay when posting on any social media platforms.
KZbin creators should use the hashtag in their video descriptions or titles.
Suggestions:
Participants are advised to create playlists for their KZbin videos, photo albums for Facebook, and boards for Pinterest to easily organise and share their content.
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[@CeriGriffiths]

Great job Leigh, I don’t think the postcard police will be calling on you.

[@leighcreates]

Phew, thank goodness for that! So happy that you like my first card too, thanks very much. Cheers

[@michellesmith3436]

Thank you for sharing. I am new with gel press art. ...maybe one of those few who does watch people create... find it fascinating all the layering, colors and creative use of items around the home /stencils/stamps. Thank you for the hot glue gun mask reminder.

[@leighcreates]

So glad you like the video Michelle, cheers.

[@donnanowland3163]

Congratulations on your 5,000 subscribers 🎉. I’m looking forward to your very busy July. 👏👏👏😎

[@leighcreates]

Thank you so much Donna, it's going to be an adrenaline rush. Cheers

[@joyhoskins9975]

Love your gel prints Leigh! I love playing with paints and sometimes just making a mess. I do use my Gelli plates so thanks for some more ideas on using the prints.

[@leighcreates]

Thank you.

[@selinastephens5265]

Wow, the postcards look fantastic using gelli prints! Excited to watch them get finished ❤❤❤ congrats on 5K

[@leighcreates]

Thank you Selina, cheers.

[@retroqueenbeeart]

Wonderful video and wow your postcard is gorgeous ❤

[@leighcreates]

Thank you xx

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Wow 🤩 what gorgeous geli prints! Really gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you do with them over the challenge. A huge congrats on 5K! 🥳 That is a wonderful and well deserved accomplishment! 🥂. Hopefully that means you are monetized and people can start giving tips on your videos. Anyway, so excited for all you have going on in July. I will definitely be here to cheer you on! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Tamara, have been monetised for a while but don't make any real income from it, don't get enough views. May consider tips etc or maybe a membership in the future. So happy you are going to tag a long for the ride, hope you are emerging from the 'woods' now and finding things easier. Don't hesitate to send me your questions. Hugs & cheers.

[@lolly46773]

At 10:41 Iwould love to see your process on making that. It is so gorgeous! ❤ I think you called it “worn wall” look.

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Laura, don't have a video for that technique, learnt it from Robyn McClendon, she calls it 'old wall'. Cheers

[@theresapalmer7892]

Your gel prints are really beautiful. I have watched you teach them but have not had the courage because I feel like the mess needed to make them is just out of my comfort zone. I'm not that free in my art yet. I may give it a try when I finished destashing my art space and make room to do this. I'm excited to watch your July/ Gely videos.

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Theresa, one of the greatest tips I can give you is to not use a lot of paint. It makes for a messy printing session and the prints take longer to dry. Use thin layers to build up your prints and you will enjoy it more. I put my prints on the floor to dry (and any other free surface) and my working space is probably about a meter by 1.5 meters. You need a place for the gel plate, your pile of paper and a clean-off sheet, and the paints too. Cheers

[@susansmithey5317]

Just play around at first and don’t worry about the outcome. Have some fun

[@jackielubeck]

I Like them all.

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Jackie.

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Love your process Leigh❤ TFS

[@leighcreates]

Thanks so much!

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

You are so ambitious! Two videos a day plus some extras. Woozers good for you. I’ll have to take a look at my Gellie prints and see how many I have. I made a journal for July but am still on the fence about joining in this year. Patti

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Patti, it remains to be seen if I pull it off or crash and burn. Cheers

[@marilynwilson6383]

Well done on 5000 subscribers ❤

[@leighcreates]

Thank you so much 😀

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Congratulations on your 5K subscribers 😊

[@leighcreates]

Thank you Fran! 😃

[@scrapbagstudios]

Looking forward to seeing how these develop. I am following Ceri too. I would love to be doing this challenge but my health is not up to committing to every day. I have some index cards and heaps of gel prints and I may do a few as and when I can. xoxo

[@leighcreates]

Hello Margaret, it's a great challenge, hope you have the chance to create a few along the way. Cheers

[@teresacobb1760]

Beautiful! So glad you got over your 5,000 subscribers! I love your videos. I'd love to do gel prints but I don't have all the materials...could you let me know what I need please? Hope you're staying warm in Australia. Cheers from Montreal. take care.

[@leighcreates]

Thank you Teresa. A brayer, gel plate and some paints are the 3 vital things. You need paper to print on and somewhere to make your prints & lay them out to dry. I have a couple of videos for beginners in a playlist if you want to have a look. Good luck and have fun. kzbin.info/aero/PLLi2yzB7tqeCu29mWr2vrqz3FKEB0njly

[@sharonromer6606]

👍

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Sharon.