QUICK and EASY TECHNIQUE that make backgrounds POP

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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[@hildyannp6445]

Who doesn't love a rainbow- and you were right, that indigo color created by the blend of blue and violet was gorgeous!

[@christinesheppard5759]

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]

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!!

[@carolwortman2657]

Thanks for honoring your crafty friends!

[@anneslinger2189]

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.

[@ardyth]

You are slowly convincing me that I need a gel press!! Thank you so much for celebrating with us!

[@IngridBlackburn]

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]

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.

[@StampingSara]

I love that tip about embossing a piece of card stock then die cutting my sentiment. So much easier!

[@natalies.250]

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.

[@deepalakshman4144]

Wow, these backgrounds look very pretty and I am all for rainbows.

[@bettyblythe2187]

I haven't been attracted to gel plates until now! Gorgeous cards.

[@marypatrick6596]

Love rainbows on cards

[@brittanyschumaker3035]

Oh yay! I just got a gelly plate! Mixed media is so much fun!

[@123scrappygirl]

I always forget about gelli plates. Great cards.

[@memalagene]

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]

WHOA! I have never used a gel plate! HOW COOL! I love the colors and sparkle!

[@justinehovey]

Love this video Ingrid. Thanks for being you! 💜💜💜

[@IngridBlackburn]

Awe thanks chickie!!! So glad you enjoyed it. 😀😀🎨

[@nicolepigg908]

I love all the color!!! Rainbow 🌈 🥰

[@Favorites2012mine]

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!

[@suer6296]

Using the mini gel plate is a great idea.

[@wayfaringpanda2936]

I like the last one the best, but they are all pretty. This is the second video where I've seen gel plates.

[@annehenderson2434]

All beautiful cards! I’m so obsessed with 🌈💖

[@IngridBlackburn]

Right?! So glad you enjoyed them Anne! Thanks so much for watching, enjoy the hop! 😀😍🎨

[@jantine4039]

I love rainbows💕

[@bethrathsman765]

Beautiful! Love rainbows, and you can incorporate them so many ways.

[@cindybailey2503]

I love the technique with the gel plate.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Oh, adding those white dots in a controlled way with a stylus was a great tip! Thanks! Great colors!

[@janettehinchliffe]

I adore the rainbows xx

[@tieshamckinney2859]

Love these cards. They are nice and vibrant. Especially love the way the celebrate came out.

[@audreymeyer2266]

Fun cards, love that Catherine Pooler stencil. Great way to celebrate your friends!

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Awesome gel printing technique, love the vibrant rainbow colors on your beautiful cards.

[@VanLooSofie]

Love this technique with the gel press

[@lindacastro2688]

This is the first time I've seen a gel plate used. Thanks!

[@maureenbuck3016]

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!!!!!!

[@martharoberts2167]

Double WOW!! Amazing techniques and fun, bright cards that bring on the wow factor. Thank you for the video.

[@pennyf9886]

these cards "knocked me out of the park" for sure - thank you for your unique videos!

[@PoconoPam]

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!

[@jillmerriott9694]

I love to make cards with Gel plates. I haven’t made a rainbow one; you’ve inspired me!💜

[@denisehbisme]

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!

[@PamG012]

Great rainbow colors! I love all the different gel plate techniques you show us, especially picking up the leftover paint & images!

[@shirleyb2896]

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!

[@MarianneVakiener]

Great ways to make rainbow backgrounds!

[@ORMCraftyDesigns]

Oh wow...I am also a lover of bright colors and love these cards. Thanks for the ideas

[@deenaotway7717]

Love the rainbow cards, gelli printing is the best, thank you for sharing

[@michellesauve6778]

Thanks for sharing your amazing rainbow painted backgrounds

[@AlaskaKris1]

You can't go wrong with rainbows on any card!

[@AndreMmmm]

These cards are so vivid! Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.

[@barbaramatthews4556]

Love playing with my gelli plates, I now have two. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@rhondaparrish2464]

What a fun way to do backgrounds. I will have to pull out my supplies and see if I can do this!

[@STRAHAN50]

Collective congrats to all !!

[@DesignerSavvy]

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]

Thanks Nancy!! So appreciate you popping by to watch. 😁😁🎨

[@conniejohanns5308]

I love the bright colors. Fantastic!!!

[@dawncooksley3497]

Loving the Wow...smile..

[@isabelle7403]

Love the rainbows, Ingrid! TFS!

[@brendaflick3907]

Gel Plates look like a really fun technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@JoanneHerbert]

A fun array of cards, loved how you got to use the new wow changes in your video ♥️hugs Jo

[@denisemlady6063]

Love these colorful cards, so fun! A Gel Plate is on my wishlist.

[@lissafry3963]

I love your gel plate backgrounds, Ingrid! So talented! Thanks.

[@karenreeves5801]

What a cool technique. The colors are beautiful.

[@lisaboch1392]

Love my gelli plates & these cards!!

[@cindyann111]

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.

[@maylynncupp6653]

Oh these are beautiful I've never tried gelly plates but you did amazing congratulations to all the ladies tyfs

[@kimkarriker8138]

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.

[@lizford2498]

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]

I love how you use color! Happy cards!!

[@laurieblack9949]

Beautiful rainbows!

[@jeanniefannin450]

Fabulous cards! Love the bright colors and all the extra details.

[@janetteflener6229]

Love these cards. Makes me excited to pull out my gel plate that I haven’t used in so long! Thanks for sharing.

[@heidilentz4406]

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.

[@Roxycharms]

Everything you touch turns to GOALS!!! awesome job! Thanks so much for sharing

[@lisaachilles5909]

Never seen the gel plate technique. Love it.

[@marilyncruz7679]

Great use of gelli plate. Beautiful cards

[@donnacalamari1511]

Fantastic cards! I think I will pull out my gel plate today to make some very vibrant cards with rainbow colors.

[@viviantrapp1681]

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!

[@jeannieboudet3994]

Have never tried the gelli blending technique. very intriguing!! thanks for sharing!

[@karenkuschel1748]

Love all the backgrounds. I think I must get a gelli plate now.

[@awa7642]

Love the Wow embossing powders! Thanks for all the helpful tips!

[@lesleydickson7746]

This makes me want a Gelli plate!

[@georgiareneed2394]

Beautiful cards and gorgeous backgrounds! TFS!

[@craftyana6503]

Wow! I’ve never used a gelli plate. Beautiful cards!!

[@K.Taylor56]

Love the colour blends!

[@carolevelez632]

You are an artist, I can’t wait to see more videos from you! Beautiful work!

[@starlineks]

Love your cards. I love using the gel plate and brayer. Thanks for sharing.

[@emodablest]

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.

[@kathycresswell8353]

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.

[@joyace1234]

Beautiful cards. I’m so glad I found you. Thank you so much.

[@scrappypainter7361]

You sound so enthusiastic during this video. Love the background technique. I have wanted to try gel technique for awhile. Thanks for sharing

[@denorahmicale5581]

I love to celebrate with new ideas..thank you for sharing these. Always love your videos.

[@carolwortman2657]

Very nice for you to honor your crafty friends! USA. They are amazing!!

[@jesseb5112]

I love the cards! Gel plates are awesome The indigo is gorgeous. Those white dots add a lot!

[@barbaralassiter259]

My friend told me I should get a gel plate and try it, but I never have. I like the size of the one you showed here and the beautiful backgrounds you created. Maybe now is the time!

[@dragonetta1]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful techniques for making backgrounds, they turned out beautifully 😊

[@roxannaclark7866]

This looks like fun! So cheery!

[@KathyaKalinine]

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]

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!!! 😍😀🎨

[@noran.7376]

Your card are FABULOUS!! I need that sized gel plate. It looks like so much fun!!

[@sharidooly6168]

Love all of these cards! Thanks for sharing!

[@marilyn6676]

Fabulous video Ingrid! Appreciate all your creative inspiration! Wow!

[@JennyColacicco]

Hi Ingrid!!! LOVE. YOU THANK YOU!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Did you catch my little not so subtle nod to you?....lol

[@belindaclemons6897]

Those changers are neat

[@kellyhunsaker3775]

I love the colors in your cards!

[@dmurfval702]

I have learned some wonderful new things from watching your video! Love!