How to use the Gel Press in Cardmaking: EASY and FUN techniques

A Gel Press is a great extension to your card making supplies! I created about 20 prints, which means potentially 80 card panels! I am also celebrating some dear friends youtube achievements with a video hop with lots of prizes - Congrats Ardyth, Kathya, and Jenny.
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[@AndreMmmm]

Lovely prints and cards from this technique.

[@lisac9652]

Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@NotableInk]

Whoa lady, that's a lot of prints! Love them and how you kept layering them again and again!

[@LaurelBeard]

Dude, SO. MANY. PRINTS. LOL! How about that nifty black mat under there? Oh wait,. I covered it up. But its there and awesome. Thank you my friend.

[@SkyMisfit]

Great cards. Love the last one! TFS

[@ChristineLeehasADHD]

True story. I make and send cards to Love for the Elderly Organization. Had just gotten a gelli plate and needed ideas quick, fast, and in a hurry. Mostly because I had No idea on how to use a gelli to help me create cards. Found your video. Long story short- I've gotten tons of mileage out of this. Thank you so much. My new hero :)

[@jsstamper]

Thanks for sharing your talents. Love your cards.

[@vickyborowski4085]

Thanks so much for showing this! Really cool!

[@MoTurner96]

Thanks for showing how to use the gel press in card making. Looks like fun!

[@glennistrotman8421]

My favourite was the stamped and die cut flowers, this turned out so pretty

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks!

[@lyndajoyce6243]

These are just fabulous! Wow!

[@bonniepeffer4612]

Girl, you are a crazy genius, 'cause these are amazing cards. TFS!

[@LaurelBeard]

Wow, thank you!

[@DanaJoy]

I think I used my gelli plate once. I really need to pull it back out. Great cards babes!!

[@LaurelBeard]

Gurl, you do.

[@megs1768]

WOW I have never used a gel press/gel plates! What a cool technique and SO MANY amazing colors and cards! Just awesome!

[@Rachaelfrancesart]

I really like your videos. You don’t waste a lot of time, gathering supplies and waving your hands back-and-forth talking and you get straight to the meat and potatoes and I just want you to know that I am loving your videos. Thank you for doing it.

[@janettehinchliffe]

So many great prints and all different. Fab xx

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Laurel, Thank You so much for taking the time to share such an awesome very arty so pretty crafty tutorial I loved it 🤗 hope you and all your family are keeping well and safe Lin, 👍♥️🦋

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you! You too!

[@chosenheir3055]

Best for last. Less is more. I love your work. Subscribed.

[@cornertocornercards6440]

Love all you did! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@wendypeters1528]

Your techniques are ingenious! I can’t wait to try this.

[@marcelapasmore9261]

There needs to be like a "I love this!!" button....I loved this!! Tfs!

[@LaurelBeard]

Awe, thanks!

[@ginamosleybivens3760]

Time to take out my gel press**Thank You for reminding me how brilliant and fun this could be😀

[@murnan11]

Your cards are beautiful!! Thank you for the video!!☺️

[@cindijohnson7282]

First time I’ve seen a gel plate used, thanks!

[@angelahartley3212]

Loved watching this!! Have you ever watched Tracey Dutton from Lavinia Stamps how she uses her gelli plate? Love using mine! TFS!!!!

[@LaurelBeard]

No, I haven't even heard of her. I'll check it out!

[@Scrappingpinklady]

I love them all. Great now I think I need a geli plate, LOL. Looks like so much and you are such an inspiration you are

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks so much!

[@1maacha1]

Great idea on cleaning off your prayers!!!! I really want a gel press!!! I totally loved the ones you hated too lol.

[@viviankirkham1677]

I just got a gelli plate and great!! 😉 Now, after watching this, I'm getting another one so that I can try to do these amazing inspirational things!! Thank you very much , and also for your liveliness.

[@kaboomgal3348]

These are so beautiful 😍

[@jmichaelcruz1483]

wow, you're a real artist! great job. loved those!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much!

[@KarthikhaB]

Cool background using the gel plates! Wonderful cards :)

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you like them!

[@mariesagers7145]

So many great looks! Thanks

[@brittanyschumaker3035]

Love your stencils!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs

[@lindavigil9270]

Laurel I am so glad that I caught this video. Getting close to pulling the trigger to buy and try, and had guessed a narrow press would have been the way to go....really want the 8×10s now, thanks to seeing you in action. You have been adding so much to my crafting life, thanks so much for all that you share!! :)

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks so much Linda.

[@carolwortman2657]

Wow... just WOW! Getting my never used plate out this week... Thanks for being in this hop, for the amazing freestyle inspiration and ideas. Be safe and stay crafty! USA

[@cathrineholtzhauzen632]

Hi Laurel thanks you have give me so many ideas to use up my flopped gel plate prints.

[@Roxycharms]

Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks! Gorgeous cards! You are right they are very custom and that is what I love about it. Thanks for sharing!

[@denisemlady6063]

A Gel Press has been on my list of things to buy. I think it may have just moved to the top of the list!! Thanks for all the inspiration, love it!!

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love your videos, Laurel! You crack me up! I love your backgrounds and your cards! I love the effect of the black over the color on the stencils! I also like the pink blobby stripe! 😂

[@LaurelBeard]

HAHAH! Thankds Debbie!

[@lafstamper]

Wow, such awesome cards! I’m totally inspired to pull out my gel press. Thanks for sharing.

[@LaurelBeard]

You should!That makes me happy!

[@craftyana6503]

I love these designs, Laurel! Very pretty!

[@cindyhenry1410]

This is a FANTASTIC video!! This is exactly the kind of art I like to do (I’ve been playing with coffee and eco dyeing lately and it’s the same surprising “you never know what you’re going to get” process). This is the best video I’ve seen in a long time!! TYFS! Michigan USA 💜🦋❤️

[@cindyhenry1410]

Wonder if you could have made a digital print copy of that last one? 🤔

[@LaurelBeard]

wow!!! thanks!!!!!

[@pennyf9886]

Great eye for color combinations and layout, the results are dynamite!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks so much!

[@TitianTopsyTurvy]

I loved those gorgeous prints and the cards you made with them were outstanding. I hope your hand feels better soon. X

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much! It is finally feeling better, lol.

[@vickirivera1052]

I totally thought that I really did not like a lot of what you did. But the cards you were able to produce with them was amazing!

[@LaurelBeard]

lolol

[@loribeck7496]

Love this!

[@JoanneHerbert]

Laurel! You are such an enabler 😍 I’m going to have to invest in a gel press , paints and a beater. I have a tonne of stencil that would be great to use with these. I stuck with you till the end and as always I love your creations♥️ hugs jo

[@LaurelBeard]

Wow, you are awesome because this was such a LONG video......

[@JoanneHerbert]

You would be happy to hear I have purchased my first gel press and played with it over the weekend. Oh em gee I can’t get enough. I have started with just the 4” circle and will progress to a bigger size. Baby steps for me lol

[@cindydecker57]

Wow, you created great background gel prints and then you turned them into beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration ❣️

[@janetteflener6229]

I’m loving these! I have not used my gel press in so long! Thanks for all the great ideas

[@leannfane5539]

Thank you for this! I haven’t used my Gel Press yet, but now I want to.

[@jeanniefannin450]

Fabulous cards! I don't have a gel press but it looks so fun!

[@lyndanorth7948]

I haven’t used gel plates but you make it look so useful and so much fun I’m going to have to buy one! Thanks for the inspiration. 👍👍

[@angelajennings9401]

You are very funny and do great work! Thank you x

[@jantine4039]

Wow, I had no clue how to use the gellpress, bu t it’s really great. I love your card results.

[@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy]

I'm loving this hop, so many great ideas! I really think the universe is telling me I NEED to try gel printing! haha!

[@LaurelBeard]

You should listen to the all mighty universe, lol!

[@marydriggs2523]

Wonderful technique!!! I’ve been really scared to use my gel press but I think you’ve given me some motivation.

[@LaurelBeard]

You can do it!

[@joychip5994]

I have to watch this video several times brilliant

[@lindagustafson343]

Haven’t used the jell pad but you make me want it! 🥰. Beautiful cards!

[@LaurelBeard]

It's so good!

[@emodablest]

You really rocked those gelli plates - so much to play with. Loved the variety of backgrounds you showed us. Tfs

[@avanellehansen4525]

I like the wet stencil "crawl"

[@cathymorris8072]

Love, love, love these cards! Can't wait to try them out!

[@barbaralambe5702]

What fun , thanks!

[@margiehamers8972]

Thanks for sharing! Been thinking about trying gel plates... this convinces me! :)

[@jaydenroberts34]

Amazing! I need a gel press!

[@valsfaves787]

Guess I need to get out my gel press again😉!

[@patriciajones5907]

Ohhh…Ahhhh Great!!! I love the bright colors also!! Have you made a tutorial on how to make stencils with the Cricut! Thanks

[@LaurelBeard]

I have one about how to use a glue gun to make stencils! :) I might have a super old one using a cricut. Just search cricut in the search bar on my video page! :)

[@wendylambert3584]

I have a homemade gel press that I made a while ago but haven't used in a while. You've inspired me to break it out and play again. The prints turned out so pretty especially with the stencils. A fantastic way to make a ton of backgrounds.

[@craftingwithshirley4829]

OMG, you are so creative and provide excellent tips. Have you done anything on creating stencils with the Cricut? I would really love to see that.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks! I have. Search Cricut on my channel and the video should pop up for you!

[@barbaramartin8507]

Wow! So many new ideas! I can’t wait to try all these things! I have a gel plate in my shopping cart at Dick Blick! Thank you!

[@LaurelBeard]

WOO HOO!

[@avanellehansen4525]

I use a small mat the size of a card top to isolate best areas from large prints

[@claudiacooley1104]

I love your creative spirit and what you have created! This is an excellent video! Can you share the material you use for cutting your own stencils?

[@hildyannp6445]

Holy cow you got lots of prints and cards from jut a little bit of effort!

[@cardsstampsandink]

WOWWWWW! Love the variety of looks that you got for your pulled together cards! I will definitely be dusting off my gel press! :)

[@ritaswanger1047]

I’ve never used my gel press. I like the last 4 cards best too!

[@nonnajoymadrigal6025]

So cool Laurel. Do you also have a video of how to make your own stencils? Thank you!

[@LaurelBeard]

I don't. I do have an old cricut video in general which talks about how i upload a file and how to print. Its the same step for printing a stencil. Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jauXi6ipl6-Lpas I bought my stencil downloads from www.fondbundles.net

[@CheriBomzArt]

💖Could stencil on my pours?! Whatever!😁

[@IngridBlackburn]

AWESOME VIDEO - you made an INSANE amount of cards. SO many are my favs...I need to stamp and die cut backgrounds like you, I always forget to do that.

[@PamG012]

These are great cards! I love that you just keep adding paints and pulling more prints, you make it look so easy. You are an inspiration to just have fun & create! You even made something cute with the print you didn't like.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks so much Pam!

[@tikru34]

Pardon my French but holy crap that looks fun! =D I don't own a gel press, but I think I have to get me one of those. Your cards look very pretty.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks, lol!

[@wayfaringpanda2936]

I've heard of gel presses, but this is the first time I saw it being used.

[@alisonbamford6723]

Love your ideas & designs & the fun way you present them all. Can I ask please what glues you use? (Bearing in mind I’m in the U.K. so may not be able to source what you use). How do you adhere the papers to the card without them wrinkling?

[@LaurelBeard]

Bearly Art Glue is my favorite Glue. I use that same glue to adhere the paper to the card. Its very strong glue. You could also use any double sided tape.

[@laurynecunningham832]

I think I need a brayer and gel press now! It was so much fun watching you make those backgrounds- your cards are gorgeous!

[@bjames4life547]

Love this idea! I want to try gel pressing so bad. Do the brayers come clean? I have one brayer but I used it for pressing paper onto my cricut mats when they are not as tacky. So I am wonder how clean they can get if I used it for this too or if you would recommend just gel press brayers. Anyway I love the shabby chic of this technique. Also how did you cut that type of a stencil on your cricut?

[@LaurelBeard]

Just add paint to the brayer and go with it!!!! The tackiness on the brayer will wear off after a few prints. I bought the stencil download from a website and just uploaded it to the cricut and cut with with 6mm plastic stencil paper I got from Amazon.

[@taylorlove2809]

I love these stencils. i too have a cricut machine and access membership, can you share the name of the images? Please and Thank You :)

[@LaurelBeard]

I purchased from dafont.com

[@rhondarossman3298]

loved this video - can you tell me what material you used to create your cricut stencils - thanks!

[@LaurelBeard]

I linked it in the supply list In the description. I got it off Amazon.

[@denorahmicale5581]

Was also wondering what material you used to cut your stencils out from your cricut.

[@LaurelBeard]

I linked it at the end of the supply list for you. Inexpensive plastic from Amazon.

[@kirstensykes1363]

Hi, what material did you use in your cricut to make your stencils? Thx, very informative video.

[@avanellehansen4525]

I brayer off in thrift store books and dictionaries for collage papers.

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

Wow! Amazing print session, Laurel! So fun to watch! But what do I do if I don't like getting my hands dirty? Lol...Loved your video, as always. Kari

[@LaurelBeard]

Wear some latex gloves.... LOL! TEE HEE!

[@rdecook651]

I've been to the persons being celebrated through this hop. Thank you for helping to spread the word. I have a couple of gelli presses and some stencils. I'll be pulling them out and trying this.

[@denorahmicale5581]

I just received my gel plates, so thank you for the inspirations. I know what I’m doing tomorrow....thank you for sharing.

[@AlaskaKris1]

I haven't used my gel press yet because I didn't know how to start! Thanks for the tips!

[@fvg123sweetsandeats]

Wow love the background and they turned out nice cards love this techniques

[@martinitang]

Do u think chalk paint will do well on gelli print?

[@kathyggillikin5999]

Thank you - how did you make your plates?

[@LaurelBeard]

I bought them, lol! :)

[@PoconoPam]

I need a gel plate in my life! Thanks for sharing!

[@terismith4333]

Laurel, you are amazing!! I purchased a gel plate awhile ago after I'd seen a few examples of the cool cards you can make with it, but haven't ventured using it yet. I kind of had no idea how to even begin, but seeing you just go for it & ending up with a couple I thought I'd throw away, you ended up making so many cards that my mouth was very nearly hanging open. lol You've given me a much better idea of how to get started & just loosen up & go with the flow. Thanks so much! Congrats to Ardyth, Kathya & Jenny!

[@LaurelBeard]

I hope you'll pull out the gel plate and give it a go Teri!

[@jmichaelcruz1483]

I love this video! Laurel, it'd be SUPER helpful to show us how you made the stencils with your cricut. I'd love to learn how to make better use of my cricut. Please consider that and thank you! ;)

[@LaurelBeard]

Will do!!

[@juliedet8121]

Love this idea. What material did you use in your Cricut to make the stencils? I used to use heavy cardstock but they didn't last.

[@LaurelBeard]

I use some plastic stencil paper off of amazon. 6mm thickness. 4mm cuts better, but its way to flimsy. So sometimes, I have to run the cut twice

[@juliedet8121]

@@LaurelBeard Thank You. I'm going to try this. I have a lot of time on my hands right now....

[@laura12060]

I loved watching this whole process. I guess i need a gel press and a brayer now, lol. Thanks so much