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

[@anne-mareesleigh8667]

I have so many stencils I need to use and acrylic paints that I'm pretty sure I've had since God was a teenager. I need to get a gel press and start using all this stuff and make some of these prints. Thanks for the inspiration. I've now watched this video twice, because I forgot to comment the first time when I watched the other day and it was fun to watch again! So thanks for sharing and thank you for your enthusiasm.

[@LaurelBeard]

HAHAHAHA! Since God was a teenager! That's awesome...... Thanks so much for watching, and twice nonetheless! :)

[@lisa10908]

How very cool these prints are! I love these!

[@DanaJoy]

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

[@LaurelBeard]

Gurl, you do.

[@MoTurner96]

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

[@laprofessora64]

Wow! Congrats to reaching 5k subs to Ardyth, Kathya, and Jenny!

[@LaurelBeard]

🎉

[@lisac9652]

Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@audreymeyer2266]

What fun! Congratulations to the three ladies!!!

[@GeorgiaRenéeD]

How awesome!! Can’t wait till I can get a few of the gel presses to play with! And great to know I’m not the only crafter who talks out loud to get my ideas out of my head. TFS!

[@LaurelBeard]

I talk to myself all the time, lol!

[@Taitcreates639]

I have a had a gel press for 2 years and never used it, kept making excuses, loved, loved, super loved this tutorial. Thank you so much Laurel. You crack me up also. Let’s face it, in today’s world, especially now, you have to have a sense of humor or your done. Tfs, many a Blessings!

[@LaurelBeard]

HAHAH, have a sense of humor or youre done! So true.

[@marilyn6676]

Wow - awesome video and cards! So fun watching you create!

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you like them!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Laurel, I really really enjoyed watching you playing with the Gelli Plate and then watching you creating all these amazing and awesome cards from those print’s. You certainly have inspired me to get up and make dozens of prints too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@glennistrotman8421]

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

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Wow again. Thanks for sharing some of the processing you do to pull things together. I loved.... loved.... loved it!

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@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.

[@K.Taylor56]

Love your sense of experimentation! So fun !!!

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@helensheppard8435]

Wow I love your backgrounds and your cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much!

[@743linda]

I love my Gel plates. Thanks for sharing!!! Great video!!! Love all the cards!!!!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks for watching!

[@mokaistamps]

Thanks for sharing this technique.....you made some stunning backgrounds.

[@saharm2454]

What a beautiful fun video, loved that you showed how to use the prints into card making, your enthusiasm and when you pause to see the print clearly.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much!

[@maureenbuck3016]

WOW!! Mind Blown... I've seen gel printing, even bought them but never tried them... I WILL BE TODAY!!!!!! Thanks for such detailed lessons - teaching (not assuming we know and have done it!!)

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@roxannaclark7866]

I saw this a few days ago. I am watching the blog hop and watched this one again! I love to play with things like this. Think I will look into getting a gel press, already have acrylics.

[@LaurelBeard]

Oh wow! To come back to this video twice is a real honor! Thank you!

[@kristinelouisag]

I just bought a gelli press and acrylic paints after watching your video. Can’t wait to get them and make some of these prints and cards!

[@LaurelBeard]

Yay!!!!

[@thecreativetwins6523]

Well gel plates seem to be a lot of fun to work with!! Thanks for sharing

[@dloates1951]

Your cards are so vibrant and lovely. I haven’t tried a gel press but you’re changing my mind!

[@LaurelBeard]

Its super fun!

[@pquack51]

Fabulous!!! TYFS I have a gel press and had no idea how to use it! Now I do!!!

[@laurieblack9949]

Enjoyed watching the process. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftyAntics]

You make it look so easy! Stunning

[@megs1768]

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

[@bonniepeffer4612]

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

[@LaurelBeard]

Wow, thank you!

[@1happiechappie]

So much fun! I need to get a gel press! Thanks for sharing and celebrating!

[@vickyborowski4085]

Thanks so much for showing this! Really cool!

[@CherryJeany]

I have never seen this technique before. Thank you!

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@barbaramatthews4556]

Love those prints, I love playing with my gelli plates. Love your cards, thanks for sharing.

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@MarianneVakiener]

I like the prints that you applied black over the initial print!

[@kimkarriker8138]

Thank you for showing the gel press technique. Beautiful cards. I hope to try this some day!

[@deepalakshman4144]

You have majorly introduced me to gel printing now which I thought I was not going to like so much but oh my the hours of fun my daughter and I can have with this is just mind blowing and cool. Love the cards you made with these backgrounds.

[@LaurelBeard]

I'm so glad! I print with my 7 year old. She adds fun shapes to the gel press before printing! Give it a whirl!

[@wingitwithroz]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I've never tried this technique but it reminds of all the fun we had in art class in school. No worries about getting messy and having fun.

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindahobbs5545]

Wow I need to get out my gel presses and practice. Thanks for sharing your talents and techniques!

[@belindaclemons6897]

that pink and orange and yellow one looks like the sunrise i love it

[@barbf.3420]

Now I'm buying a gel press and brayer! Great cards! Thanks for sharing.

[@lindavolovsek1881]

I enjoy your style! Just go for it!

[@LaurelBeard]

darn skippy, lol! :)

[@MargaretMcGee1]

So uplifting. All the cards are wonderful, as are you for taking the time to share your wisdom, talent and passion for creating. You make it look easy. I'm going to put my gel plate, brayer, acrylics and papers to work. I feel less intimidated - thanks so much for lifting the veil of fear. And for all the inspiration you provide.

[@mjmarmo]

Thank you for sharing all these beautiful prints!

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@dawnspengler9357]

Wonderful! You dominated those gel plates!

[@barbaramorck2933]

Okayyyy now have to add gel plate to wishlist -- love the colorFULL effects you got. Love your videos. Thanks!

[@kimkasperek6940]

Great demo of the Gel Plate...Love your cards!!

[@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.

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Well, looks like I'm gonna have to have gel press! You always sound like you're having fun... love it!

[@LaurelBeard]

Its very fun and not very expensive at all. And it lasts forever.

[@judyfritz3481]

Just love watching you work. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@starlineks]

I love my gel plate. I use an old book to print backgrounds and just play. Love your cards. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@LaurelBeard]

Love that!

[@carolevelez632]

You made it so it looked super easy, WAO!!! Love the cards, they turned out amazing!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks so much!

[@STRAHAN50]

Collective congrats to all !! LOVE all your backgrounds - my kind of designs.

[@empaasch]

I am so glad that you did this video. I have had gel plates in a drawer for over a year and haven't used them. Now I can see some possiblities. Thanks for all the tips.

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@rhondaparrish2464]

Why have I never thought to cut stencils with my Cricut!?!? Thank you for all the inspiration!

[@LaurelBeard]

LOL! I'm just so cheap and stencils are so expensive.....

[@1maacha1]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@shirleyfong5142]

The Geli plate technique blows my mind. Each design is very unique. Beautiful cards. TFS. Congrats to Ardyth Jenny, and Kathya on reaching over 5K subscribers.

[@noran.7376]

What fun!! I think this could be addicting!!! LOVE your cards!

[@veggievg1191]

Great use in Creating all these panels in one shot! Beautiful color blending.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Fun video and cards, thanks Laurel.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks for watching!

[@PoconoPam]

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

[@vickienipp]

Cute card, Congratulations Ardyth, Jenny & Kathya this is truly a great milestone!!!

[@fvg123sweetsandeats]

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

[@AndreMmmm]

Lovely prints and cards from this technique.

[@gailagilliland3268]

How fun! You make using the gelli plates look like so much fun. And the cards are beautiful. Thank you for being a part of this video hop to celebrate 5000 subscribers for the three ladies. BTW I am a new subscriber here ♥️

[@LaurelBeard]

Yay! Thanks for joining in on the hop and subbing!

[@isabelzito5763]

You are such a talented artist! Thank you for sharing that with me and inspiring me to create.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you!

[@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

[@KarthikhaB]

Cool background using the gel plates! Wonderful cards :)

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you like them!

[@christinesheppard5759]

What a great hop, so many good ideas and lively fun people :-). Your prints are gorgeous! I’m never cleaning my press or stencils again. It’s amazing how many cards you made. TFS

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much! HAHAHA, I am so anti cleaning... he he.

[@dawncooksley3497]

reminds me of vintage and steampunk kind of backgrounds..cute... Very cool

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you! 😊

[@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!

[@julierig]

Making backgrounds on the gel plate is so satisfying!! I really enjoyed watched your process and seeing the results!!

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cre8iveCindy]

Fantastic video. Thanks for showing the endless options with the gel press.

[@jmichaelcruz1483]

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

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so much!

[@juliajones5912]

Hi Laurel. How about a video on how to make stencils from your Cricut since you mentioned it, including a supply list. That would be awesome! Loved the prints!

[@LaurelBeard]

Noted!

[@memalagene]

Congrats to Ardyth, Kathya & Jenny on 5000 subscribers! I love your gel print cards! Thanks for showing how to make something beautiful out of the "undesirables"! How do you clean your brayers & do you clean between some of the colors?

[@LaurelBeard]

I don't usually clean my brayer, lol! But when I do, I run it under warm water and use a paper towel to get all the paint off. To clean brayer off during printing, I run it over spare paper or spam postal mail I get.

[@karenkreider5998]

I love all of these! Between your video and Ingrid's....I might just be ready to jump on the gel press bandwagon! LOL!

[@lesleydickson7746]

Very interesting. I especially liked the last four cards where there was lots of white space and you could see the interesting edges of the print.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you! That was my favorite print too!

[@emilyolson7303]

I just bought a gel plate, thank you for all the different ways to use it. And for giving me the confidence to just keep doing it, even if I don't care for the initial print.

[@LaurelBeard]

You got this! Even the ugly prints can make cool backgrounds!

[@kathyfetting3414]

OMG… your cards turned out awesome! You have inspired me to work on my gel press again. Thanks for your time!

[@SkyMisfit]

Great cards. Love the last one! TFS

[@nicolenardi9521]

Awesome cards! Love the endless possibilities with the gel press prints.

[@LaurelBeard]

Glad you like them!

[@carolsoutar4719]

Thank you Laurel, loved the cards.

[@LaurelBeard]

So glad!

[@cindijohnson7282]

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

[@awa7642]

Didn’t know what a gel press could do until now. Great tutorial!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks!

[@kimberlyw4087]

Laurel thank you so much for participating in the hop. I never knew anything about gel pressing. I am dying to try 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!

[@jeanetteleyvas4542]

I always love watching your creativeness. Is that a real word ? 😂 You are such an inspiration to watch. Thanks so much.

[@LaurelBeard]

😊 thank you. i like that word, lol.

[@ladyhawk98]

I love to gelli-print! Thanks for sharing your techniques. I need one of those Fiskars cutters!

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Wow, way to go. Love your cards and I need to pull out my gel press again.

[@tieshamckinney2859]

Never saw this technique. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@lynsalehuecker1718]

Love paper printing with the Gelli. I tend to overthink but you just keep going and everything turns out amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@Peggy2316]

Beautiful cards Laurel!!

[@brittanyschumaker3035]

I just got one of these recently! So much fun!

[@bethrathsman765]

Time to find my gel presses and start making art. I’ve been in a slump, and you just dug me out. Thank you!

[@LaurelBeard]

You got this!

[@vallariniver4224]

Hey Laurel, nice to see you in this hop! Thank you for the coupon.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!