QUICK and EASY TECHNIQUE that make backgrounds POP

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Ingrid Blackburn

Ingrid Blackburn

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Here's an fun technique you can use to create quick, easy backgrounds for cards and mixed media projects that really pop with color. Learn just how easy it is to get an effortlessly blended look using a 3x5 inch Gelli Arts Gel Plate. Plus this is a crafty video hop! Next stop is Jo Herbert: • 5K Subs Video Hop Cele...
This bite sized gel plate is easy to use, approachable and lots of fun. These 5 card making ideas work for any occasion, adaptable to a variety of mediums for monoprints, or use the ideas with other techniques, like ink blending, painting, whatever you want to use.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Hop and video info
0:56 Rainbow and Abstract Technique
3:35 Multiple colors at once
4:49 2 Ways to Add Layers
7:00 Dotting Technique + no mess Splatter Effect
9:23 WOW Changers - a new kind of Embossing Powder
11:49 Finished 4 Rainbow Cards + 5th Idea
12:20 More Ideas
✨✨ HOP INFO ✨✨
A few weeks ago some great crafty friends all hit the same KZbin milestone - 5,000 subscribers, how cool is that?!! So what do you do when that happens? You get a list of who's who in the card making world and put together a card PARTY with tons of ideas for EVERYONE's subscribers. GREAT way to kick off the weekend!
I know ideas are a gift in themselves...but how about some giveaways too. Here are the specifics:
We also have a number of fabulous sponsors and prizes that will be awarded randomly throughout the hop to commenters, so the more you hop and comment, the better your chance of winning a prize!
Deadline for comments is June 5 and prizes will be announced on Ardyth, Jenny and Kathya’s blogs on June 6.
Prizes must be claimed by June 30, 2020.
If you get lost along the way, the list of participants is on Ardyth, Kathya’s Jenny’s blogs. Links to their blog posts for the hop, prizes and details:
Ardyth: bit.ly/3gafHB5
Jenny: bit.ly/3cVU85k
Kathya: bit.ly/36mpdg4
Plus I have a master list of the hop order linked at the bottom here.
Ask any questions and tell me in the comments how YOU did!!
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Hop order:
Ardyth Percy-Robb: • 5K Subs Video Hop (and...
Kathya Kalinine: • Slimline Shaker Card |...
Jenny Colaccico: • How To: DIY Glitter Pa...
A Jillian Vance Design: • Video Hop: Ardyth, Kat...
It's Me JD: • Ink Blending Tape Peel...
Ashlea Cornell: • Ink Blending Floral Im...
Laura Bassen: • 5K KZbin Subscribers...
Erica A-B: • 5K YT Subscriber Celeb...
ME - YOU ARE HERE!!
Jo Herbert: • 5K Subs Video Hop Cele...
Laurel Beard: • How to use the Gel Pre...
Emily Leiphart: • Ardyth, Kathya and Jen...
Amber Rain Davis: • 3 Unique Stencil Techn...
Karen Boyce: • Copic Coloring with Pr...
Michelle Lupton: • Ardyth, Jenny and Kath...
Mary Polanco: • Using Die Inks For Wat...
CreateinSpain: • Celebration Pop Up Card
Carly Tee: • Creating A Clear Card ...
Pretty Pink Studio: • How to Make a Bouquet ...
Kari Allen VanNoy: • 4 Jaw-Dropping Ways to...
Dana Joy: • Easy Cards For Men - P...
Amy R: • Easy Faux Foiled Congr...
Natasha V: • Quick and easy waterol...
Justine Hovey: • NEW and IMPROVED LAYER...
Catherine Pooler: • Simple Card Making wit...
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Using compensated affiliate links is one very small way of continuing to support this channel and myself as an artist. Thanks for your continued support!

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@hildyannp6445
@hildyannp6445 4 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love a rainbow- and you were right, that indigo color created by the blend of blue and violet was gorgeous!
@christinesheppard5759
@christinesheppard5759 4 жыл бұрын
It’s easy to tell you have an artist’s perspective. I love how excited you get over new textures and colours. The last card is my fav, the blues and lime are beautiful. TFS!
@BeverlyJordanblog
@BeverlyJordanblog 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible gel plate rainbows!! They were all beautiful and had different elements!! Great tutorial for these 5 cards! And congrats to Ardyth, Jenny and Kathya!!
@natalies.250
@natalies.250 4 жыл бұрын
I just love watching the reveal when you pull the paper off of the gel plate! Great backgrounds Ingrid. Thanks for being part of the celebration hop.
@ardyth
@ardyth 4 жыл бұрын
You are slowly convincing me that I need a gel press!! Thank you so much for celebrating with us!
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
LOL...awe, I thought this one MIGHT do it...lol. When I was playing with this I kept saying out loud (not in the video, on the cutting room floor), now THIS is a plate Ardyth can get behind...lol. Thanks for having me, such a fun group of card makers. Congrats on the milestone my friend. Your channel constantly inspires me. Thanks for watching and popping by!!! 😍😘😘🎨
@CynthiaMartinez-to4fy
@CynthiaMartinez-to4fy 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these card making hops, so many ideas and techniques. Ingrid, thanks for this informative video. Congrats to Ardyth, Jenny and Kathya for this fantastic milestone.
@carolwortman2657
@carolwortman2657 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for honoring your crafty friends!
@justinehovey
@justinehovey 4 жыл бұрын
Love this video Ingrid. Thanks for being you! 💜💜💜
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
Awe thanks chickie!!! So glad you enjoyed it. 😀😀🎨
@deepalakshman4144
@deepalakshman4144 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, these backgrounds look very pretty and I am all for rainbows.
@denisehbisme
@denisehbisme 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats to Ardyth, Jenny and Kathya, on reaching 5k subscribers this is an amazing milestone! Watching your videos always leaves me happy and amazed at your creativity. Love the cards you made and those Wow blends you used on your sentiments added the perfect shimmer. THanks Ingrid for always inspiring me to dig out stash!
@bettyblythe2187
@bettyblythe2187 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't been attracted to gel plates until now! Gorgeous cards.
@anneslinger2189
@anneslinger2189 4 жыл бұрын
I've gone down the rabbit hole of KZbin videos when it comes to gel plates. I think I need to get myself a small one just to try it out. I really like that the backgrounds you made with them are pretty darn simple.
@StampingSara
@StampingSara 4 жыл бұрын
I love that tip about embossing a piece of card stock then die cutting my sentiment. So much easier!
@memalagene
@memalagene 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats to Ardyth, Kathya & Jenny on 5000 subscribers! I love your gelli plate backgrounds for these beautiful cards! I am just getting used to using a gelli plate and have so much to learn!
@megs1768
@megs1768 4 жыл бұрын
WHOA! I have never used a gel plate! HOW COOL! I love the colors and sparkle!
@nicolepigg908
@nicolepigg908 4 жыл бұрын
I love all the color!!! Rainbow 🌈 🥰
@melissafriedrich3171
@melissafriedrich3171 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome gel printing technique, love the vibrant rainbow colors on your beautiful cards.
@bethrathsman765
@bethrathsman765 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Love rainbows, and you can incorporate them so many ways.
@marypatrick6596
@marypatrick6596 4 жыл бұрын
Love rainbows on cards
@Favorites2012mine
@Favorites2012mine 4 жыл бұрын
The in-your-face color is wonderful but the soft serene, watery look floats my boat! I've not used a gel plate but you sure make it look fun and easy!
@brittanyschumaker3035
@brittanyschumaker3035 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yay! I just got a gelly plate! Mixed media is so much fun!
@audreymeyer2266
@audreymeyer2266 4 жыл бұрын
Fun cards, love that Catherine Pooler stencil. Great way to celebrate your friends!
@123scrappygirl
@123scrappygirl 4 жыл бұрын
I always forget about gelli plates. Great cards.
@annehenderson2434
@annehenderson2434 4 жыл бұрын
All beautiful cards! I’m so obsessed with 🌈💖
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
Right?! So glad you enjoyed them Anne! Thanks so much for watching, enjoy the hop! 😀😍🎨
@cassfonnesbeck8057
@cassfonnesbeck8057 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, adding those white dots in a controlled way with a stylus was a great tip! Thanks! Great colors!
@PamG012
@PamG012 4 жыл бұрын
Great rainbow colors! I love all the different gel plate techniques you show us, especially picking up the leftover paint & images!
@janettehinchliffe
@janettehinchliffe 4 жыл бұрын
I adore the rainbows xx
@martharoberts2167
@martharoberts2167 4 жыл бұрын
Double WOW!! Amazing techniques and fun, bright cards that bring on the wow factor. Thank you for the video.
@tieshamckinney2859
@tieshamckinney2859 4 жыл бұрын
Love these cards. They are nice and vibrant. Especially love the way the celebrate came out.
@deenaotway7717
@deenaotway7717 4 жыл бұрын
Love the rainbow cards, gelli printing is the best, thank you for sharing
@jantine4039
@jantine4039 4 жыл бұрын
I love rainbows💕
@PoconoPam
@PoconoPam 4 жыл бұрын
WOW! I have been hearing more and more about gel plates lately! Is it the universe telling me I need to play?!? LOL!!! Love all of your techniques! Thanks for sharing!
@michellesauve6778
@michellesauve6778 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your amazing rainbow painted backgrounds
@isabelle7403
@isabelle7403 4 жыл бұрын
Love the rainbows, Ingrid! TFS!
@pennyf9886
@pennyf9886 4 жыл бұрын
these cards "knocked me out of the park" for sure - thank you for your unique videos!
@AndreMmmm
@AndreMmmm 4 жыл бұрын
These cards are so vivid! Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.
@cindybailey2503
@cindybailey2503 4 жыл бұрын
I love the technique with the gel plate.
@MarianneVakiener
@MarianneVakiener 4 жыл бұрын
Great ways to make rainbow backgrounds!
@conniejohanns5308
@conniejohanns5308 4 жыл бұрын
I love the bright colors. Fantastic!!!
@VanLooSofie
@VanLooSofie 4 жыл бұрын
Love this technique with the gel press
@brendaflick3907
@brendaflick3907 4 жыл бұрын
Gel Plates look like a really fun technique! Thanks for sharing.
@lindacastro2688
@lindacastro2688 4 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen a gel plate used. Thanks!
@lissafry3963
@lissafry3963 4 жыл бұрын
I love your gel plate backgrounds, Ingrid! So talented! Thanks.
@jillmerriott9694
@jillmerriott9694 4 жыл бұрын
I love to make cards with Gel plates. I haven’t made a rainbow one; you’ve inspired me!💜
@STRAHAN50
@STRAHAN50 4 жыл бұрын
Collective congrats to all !!
@Roxycharms
@Roxycharms 4 жыл бұрын
Everything you touch turns to GOALS!!! awesome job! Thanks so much for sharing
@karenreeves5801
@karenreeves5801 4 жыл бұрын
What a cool technique. The colors are beautiful.
@KathyaKalinine
@KathyaKalinine 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Ingrid. Now I want a gel plate. That smaller size is perfect! The cards turned out just amazing! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us and for helping us celebrate! ♥️🥰
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
YAY - if I get everyone monoprinting, I'm elated...lol!!! LOVED your project chickie. Thanks for having me on the hop. Thanks so much for popping by to watch. Happy hopping!!! 😍😀🎨
@wayfaringpanda2936
@wayfaringpanda2936 4 жыл бұрын
I like the last one the best, but they are all pretty. This is the second video where I've seen gel plates.
@jeanniefannin450
@jeanniefannin450 4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous cards! Love the bright colors and all the extra details.
@dawncooksley3497
@dawncooksley3497 4 жыл бұрын
Loving the Wow...smile..
@denisemlady6063
@denisemlady6063 4 жыл бұрын
Love these colorful cards, so fun! A Gel Plate is on my wishlist.
@DesignerSavvy
@DesignerSavvy 4 жыл бұрын
What a talented lady! Always love rainbows! Congrats on your Milestone!!! I totally agree..."sometimes it's nice to not have to think, and just create."
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy!! So appreciate you popping by to watch. 😁😁🎨
@lizford2498
@lizford2498 4 жыл бұрын
I am new to this technique and it was fun to check out. I like how you made your own sparkle paper sentiment! Congratulations to the ladies on their milestone(s)!
@vivianarendt7989
@vivianarendt7989 4 жыл бұрын
I love how you use color! Happy cards!!
@barbaramatthews4556
@barbaramatthews4556 4 жыл бұрын
Love playing with my gelli plates, I now have two. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
@marilyn6676
@marilyn6676 4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video Ingrid! Appreciate all your creative inspiration! Wow!
@JoanneHerbert
@JoanneHerbert 4 жыл бұрын
A fun array of cards, loved how you got to use the new wow changes in your video ♥️hugs Jo
@ORMCraftyDesigns
@ORMCraftyDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow...I am also a lover of bright colors and love these cards. Thanks for the ideas
@suer6296
@suer6296 4 жыл бұрын
Using the mini gel plate is a great idea.
@rhondaparrish2464
@rhondaparrish2464 4 жыл бұрын
What a fun way to do backgrounds. I will have to pull out my supplies and see if I can do this!
@JennyColacicco
@JennyColacicco 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ingrid!!! LOVE. YOU THANK YOU!!
@IngridBlackburn
@IngridBlackburn 4 жыл бұрын
Did you catch my little not so subtle nod to you?....lol
@georgiareneed2394
@georgiareneed2394 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards and gorgeous backgrounds! TFS!
@laneburchnall8371
@laneburchnall8371 4 жыл бұрын
Those cards were freaking amazeballs!! TFS!! 😃💖😍
@laurieblack9949
@laurieblack9949 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rainbows!
@awa7642
@awa7642 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Wow embossing powders! Thanks for all the helpful tips!
@kathycresswell8353
@kathycresswell8353 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was amazing. I think I'm going to have to come back and view this again. Love your artwork in the background too. So much to see, so little time.
@marilyncruz7679
@marilyncruz7679 4 жыл бұрын
Great use of gelli plate. Beautiful cards
@kimkarriker8138
@kimkarriker8138 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this quick technique with a Gel Plate. I haven't used one before, but now I'm thinking about it. Love your cards.
@carolevelez632
@carolevelez632 4 жыл бұрын
You are an artist, I can’t wait to see more videos from you! Beautiful work!
@cindyann111
@cindyann111 4 жыл бұрын
WOW...I learned a lot of new techniques and tips from your video today! Thanks!!! I'm going to add some new supplies to my wish list.
@lisaboch1392
@lisaboch1392 4 жыл бұрын
Love my gelli plates & these cards!!
@maylynncupp6653
@maylynncupp6653 4 жыл бұрын
Oh these are beautiful I've never tried gelly plates but you did amazing congratulations to all the ladies tyfs
@denorahmicale5581
@denorahmicale5581 4 жыл бұрын
I love to celebrate with new ideas..thank you for sharing these. Always love your videos.
@emodablest
@emodablest 4 жыл бұрын
That gelli plate is so cute! And I am glad to know there is a sized cardstock that makes it so creative! You are one of my favorite card creators.
@shirleyb2896
@shirleyb2896 Жыл бұрын
If you had printed your dirty stencil you would have 3 prints to play with! I do that all the time; I spritz the paint side of the stencil and lay it wet side down onto scrap paper or a failed print to add a layer. LOVE these gel plate techniques!
@jeannieboudet3994
@jeannieboudet3994 4 жыл бұрын
Have never tried the gelli blending technique. very intriguing!! thanks for sharing!
@K.Taylor56
@K.Taylor56 4 жыл бұрын
Love the colour blends!
@joyace1234
@joyace1234 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards. I’m so glad I found you. Thank you so much.
@scrappypainter7361
@scrappypainter7361 4 жыл бұрын
You sound so enthusiastic during this video. Love the background technique. I have wanted to try gel technique for awhile. Thanks for sharing
@viviantrapp1681
@viviantrapp1681 4 жыл бұрын
Such cool ways to use a different medium, I never would have thought of acrylic paint which I have tons of. I'm living for the "Monet" like card, spot on comparison. Thanks!
@starlineks
@starlineks 4 жыл бұрын
Love your cards. I love using the gel plate and brayer. Thanks for sharing.
@maureenbuck3016
@maureenbuck3016 4 жыл бұрын
OMG - i got gelly plate and brayer last year after watching your video... still haven't tried it. **Yelling at self - Must Try!!** LOLOL THANK YOU FOR TEACHING IT (again) - you're encouraging me!!!!!!
@AlaskaKris1
@AlaskaKris1 4 жыл бұрын
You can't go wrong with rainbows on any card!
@michellewseashellcreations6133
@michellewseashellcreations6133 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ingrid, stunning cards! I love watching you create with your gelli plate.💕
@vickienipp
@vickienipp 4 жыл бұрын
WOW!! LOVE these Cards! Subscribed. Congratulations Ardyth, Jenny & Kathya this is truly a great milestone!!!
@roxannaclark7866
@roxannaclark7866 4 жыл бұрын
This looks like fun! So cheery!
@lisaachilles5909
@lisaachilles5909 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen the gel plate technique. Love it.
@empaasch
@empaasch 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! So much to learn from this video. I will be watching several times. Thank you.
@janetteflener6229
@janetteflener6229 4 жыл бұрын
Love these cards. Makes me excited to pull out my gel plate that I haven’t used in so long! Thanks for sharing.
@dragonetta1
@dragonetta1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful techniques for making backgrounds, they turned out beautifully 😊
@heidilentz4406
@heidilentz4406 4 жыл бұрын
Love these can't wait for my gel plates get here. I think I am going to love playing with them. Thank you for sharing.
@sharidooly6168
@sharidooly6168 4 жыл бұрын
Love all of these cards! Thanks for sharing!
@vickyborowski4085
@vickyborowski4085 4 жыл бұрын
Wowza! Beautiful cards!
@jesseb5112
@jesseb5112 4 жыл бұрын
I love the cards! Gel plates are awesome The indigo is gorgeous. Those white dots add a lot!
@noran.7376
@noran.7376 4 жыл бұрын
Your card are FABULOUS!! I need that sized gel plate. It looks like so much fun!!
@juliemartin7230
@juliemartin7230 4 жыл бұрын
Love love rainbows!! What neat techniques!! My gel plate is small too. Haven’t used it in forever. Thanks for giving me inspiration to pull it out.
@craftyana6503
@craftyana6503 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’ve never used a gelli plate. Beautiful cards!!
@cindijohnson7282
@cindijohnson7282 4 жыл бұрын
So many colorful cards! Tfs.
@carolwortman2657
@carolwortman2657 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice for you to honor your crafty friends! USA. They are amazing!!
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