tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39751404226665989142024-03-13T16:02:18.168-04:00Mixed Up ArtPassionately curious about mixed media art.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-84270747110189201562017-08-10T02:54:00.001-04:002017-08-10T02:54:07.988-04:00Guest Artist on StencilGirl TodayI am a guest artist today on the <a href="http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/08/kathy-adams-with-two-stencilgirl-video.html" target="_blank">StencilGirl blog</a>! I have two projects with videos showing how I love to use my favorite stencil designs. Go check it out <a href="http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/08/kathy-adams-with-two-stencilgirl-video.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I decided to make two monogram canvases using the techniques in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv7XV53zq9k" target="_blank">first video</a>. <br />
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For the first canvas, I used <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-toledo-nathalie-kalbach-p/l458.htm" target="_blank">Nathalie Kalbach's Toledo Stencil</a> and cut monogram letters from cardstock using my Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine.</div>
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For the second canvas, I used <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-buenos-aires-large-nathalie-kalbach-p/l456.htm" target="_blank">Nathalie's Buenos Aires Stencil </a>and another die cut. <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-8340703640845733512017-01-31T22:47:00.000-05:002017-01-31T22:47:02.160-05:00Final Creative Jumpstart SharingJust finished up the final <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/" target="_blank">Creative Jumpstart </a>video and I can't say enough about what a great class it is. All 25+ talented artists are so inspiring and passionate about what they teach. Some of the artists I'd never heard of, and some are longtime favorites. I've taken many online classes and sometimes don't even finish them because I either get bored or it's information overload. I found myself anxious to see what was coming up next with CJ. The class itself is easy to maneuver through and the artists respond to question and comments in a timely manner. Although there is a link-type show and tell sharing section and comment area for each artist's video, the only thing I would add is a Facebook group for more interaction and ease of sharing. I always like those groups because it creates a sense of community. Thank you <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/me/bio/" target="_blank">Nathalie Kalbach</a> for putting the whole thing together! <br />
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For my own creative jumpstart I love to make backgrounds in one of my art journals, usually using a stencil. I have dozens of them and love to combine interesting color combinations by adding and subtracting and repeating the design. Sometimes I look at them and ask myself, "How did I do that?!" They turn out so cool that I don't want to add anything on top! I thought I would share some of them with you. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-90780738335853802682017-01-28T23:29:00.002-05:002017-01-28T23:49:12.719-05:00More Creative Jumpstart...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Here is my interpretation of Dina Wakely's lesson. I don't normally draw faces, but I followed her lesson anyway. Faces are not my thing. I think it's because when I was about 11 years old I was obsessed with drawing faces. I must have hit my lifetime quota of face drawing!! Anyway, I like how she turned out. I scribbled some song lyrics that I couldn't get out of my head around the hair. Then I glued her into my art journal. </div>
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Next I have a canvas based on Julie Balzer's lesson. I have lots of journals so I thought I would use an old 18" x 24" canvas that I started painting on and didn't like.</div>
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I went through the steps in Julie's video. Loved watching the paint colors mix and pool. </div>
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After I put the final black paint on, I wasn't crazy about it. So I went back and added a bit more color and gold paint. I'm going to look at it for a while and see what it need.</div>
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I'm taking the online class, <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/" target="_blank">Creative Jumpstart</a>, and want to share a journal page I created after watching MaryBeth Shaw's Painterly Stencil Mashup video. This journal page is somewhat out of my comfort zone, but I think it's important to do that sometimes. </div>
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Are you already taking this class? I would love for you to comment which artists have inspired you the most so far. I love them all, but to name a few favorites: Marsha Valk, MaryBeth Shaw, Andrew Borloz, Dina Wakely, and Michelle Ward. Can't wait for videos from Julie Balzer and Natalie Kalbach!</div>
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To see the other artists' interpretations go <a href="http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/2017/01/inspired-by-iceland-challenge.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> or <a href="http://amazingmoldputty.blogspot.com/2017/01/cre8time-travel-adventures-inspired-by.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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<li>See more ideas on Pinterest <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=book%20cloth&rs=typed&term_meta[]=book%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=cloth%7Ctyped" target="_blank">HERE</a> (I especially love the "quiet book" idea for children)</li>
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No matter how you may feel, there is always something to be grateful for. I recently saw a video where American olympic skater, Scott Hamilton, talks about how he is handling the return of a brain tumor. Watch the video <a href="http://people.com/sports/scott-hamilton-facing-third-brain-tumor-diagnosis/" target="_blank">Here</a>. His positivity is something to strive for!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>āThe first thing I teach skaters at my skating academy is how to get up ā because weāre going to fall,ā Hamilton says. āAnd thatās how I live my life: Iām going to fall down, Iām going to make mistakes, Iām going to do all kinds of things that Iām going to wish didnāt happen. But itās whatās next ā itās how you get up ā¦ The more times you get up, the stronger you are to face the next thing, which will happen ā because thatās life.ā Scott Hamilton</i></span></span></div>
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Using a Masterboard to make backgrounds is a great way to start seasonal projects. I used the <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p23/12%22_x_14%22_Plate.html" target="_blank">12" x 14" Large Format Gel PressĀ® Plate</a> and <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencilgirl-products-s/1846.htm" target="_blank">StencilGirl stencils</a> and printed on large mixed media paper to make my Masterboard. What is a Masterboard, you ask?</div>
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I love <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/" target="_blank">StencilGirl</a> stencils and have dozens of them. Many leading artists design their unique stencils so there is something for everyone! They even have a monthly club that I was a member of for over a year. I received 3 exclusive stencils every month, along with access to a private Facebook group and monthly video on how the artist who designed the stencils used them. Find out more about the club <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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See how I made my fall themed Masterboard in my video. </div>
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Now go check out the rest of the videos on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2IMITp0FacGTQz-GwuEhiOLbdFBeGSPk" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ® YouTube Channel</a> or on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gelpress1/" target="_blank">Gel Press Facebook Page</a> today.<br />
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I hope you are inspired to make something crafty with <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ®</a> and <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencilgirl-products-s/1846.htm" target="_blank">StencilGirl stencils</a>. And when you do, don't forget to share it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1833561140204118/" target="_blank">Gel Press Junkies Facebook</a> page! For more inspiration follow Gel PressĀ® on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gelpress/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gelpress/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <br />
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I think about that song when I look at these bright fun doodly little canvases! </div>
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And how I made them is equally as fun! I shared the video a few days ago and thought I would give you a closer look at the canvases themselves. Here is the video in case you missed it.</div>
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I sometimes doodle during meetings, church (don't tell) or when I am on the phone, but usually not in my art. I really got into it with these colorful prints. It was very relaxing!<br />
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And I have to admit, that cutting them up after all of that work was scary and a bit risky. I kept second-guessing myself. But in the end, I listened to my intuition. </div>
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These little canvases were screaming for some positive words. So that's what I gave them. They are perfect sitting on a shelf because of the deep edge and are sure to brighten any space. I plan on doing more of this type of art because it makes me happy to create AND to look at!<br />
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I had lots of leftover leaves and wanted to share what I made with them.</div>
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I knew these colorful leaves would make really pretty cards but I wanted to make art that I could hang on my wall. So I came up with this layered collage. </div>
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I love this 12" x 12" shadow box frame I got at Michaels that allows me to pick the depth I need. I get them on sale half off (about $10) and then grab a bunch in black and white to keep on hand for projects like this. I've done mixed media scrapbook layouts and given them as gifts ready to hang on the wall. </div>
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I started by applying the brown paste first, then added red, leaving some of the brown showing. It goes on gritty but layers beautifully and does not flake off when dry. It looks like rust that has built up over time. I was really impressed!<br />
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So what will I make with these rusty die-cuts? Sometimes the answer is right in front of me. I had a canvas that I started and didn't like where it was headed. So I put it on a shelf that faces my desk.</div>
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I've been obsessed with this blue city in Morocco since I discovered it online a while back. Blue is my favorite color and to think that there is a city where all the buildings are blue makes me giddy! The town is called <a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/the-mediterranean-coast-and-the-rif/chefchaouen" target="_blank">Chefchaouen</a> and someday I want to see it in real life. But for now, I can dream in blue!</div>
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<b>Health and Wellness Art Journal Page</b></div>
Art journaling is my way of figuring things out in more ways than one. It's a place where I play with a new product or technique. But it's also a way of purging or recording thoughts, quotes, ideas and feelings in a visual and creative way. There is something very therapeutic about writing my thoughts and feelings onto a blank page then covering them up with paint, stamps and stencils. Here is an art journal page that I made to remind myself to keep mind, body and spirit in balance for my own health and wellbeing. For this page, I used the <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p23/12%22_x_14%22_Plate.html" target="_blank">large format, 12" x 14" Gel Press Plate.</a><br />
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See my process creating this page in the snapguide below.<br />
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An easy way to make a quick journal is to use <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ®</a> prints and bind them using a Bind-It-All spiral binding machine. If you don't have one, office supply stores like Office Depot have inexpensive spiral binding services. Check out my video showing how I made the covers using <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ®</a> Plates.<br />
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Sometimes just making backgrounds in my art journal is therapy! I loved making these pages using some of my favorite <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencilgirl-products-s/1846.htm" target="_blank">StencilGirl</a> Stencils. Each one started out as a gel print.<br />
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The idea behind an art journal is not to make a masterpiece but to play, work out ideas or use a new product. Here are a few more pages in this art journal doing just that. <br />
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<b>Junque Journals</b></div>
My favorite journals are the ones I learned to make while taking <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/make-your-own-junque-journal-2/" target="_blank">Julie Balzer's "Make Your Own Junque Journal Class"</a>. They have a hand-sewn binding so there is no gap between pages like on a spiral bound journal. I made five junque journals, most using gel prints and patterned paper. The covers are created using canvas panels, Gel PressĀ® prints, stencils and stamps.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite Junque Journal pages.<br />
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Over on the <a href="http://www.gelpressblog.com/" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ® blog </a>today check out my <a href="http://www.gelpressblog.com/printing-on-bleeding-art-tissue-with-gel-press/" target="_blank">Bleeding Art Tissue Tutorial</a>. I made a beautiful butterfly canvas by printing on this special tissue paper. I had so many prints left over that I thought I would share some more projects.</div>
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The fun thing about bleeding art tissue is that the color bleeds when liquid is applied. You can purchased it <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/spectra-deluxe-bleeding-art-tissue/" target="_blank">here</a>. A search on Pinterest reveals lots of projects, many geared toward children.</div>
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The idea was to print on the tissue then add water and let it bleed onto the printed areas. It was such fun that I couldn't stop printing. </div>
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Along with the butterfly canvas, I also made a mixed media scrapbook page. First, I glued the printed tissue onto 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" watercolor paper using matte medium.</div>
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I sprayed the paper with water.......</div>
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....then placed another piece of watercolor paper over it to mop up the colored water. The paper keeps the colors from running together and making mud.</div>
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I'll use the extra watercolor paper for another project. Let everything dry before adding any other media or embellishments.</div>
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I mounted the paper to a 12" x 12" piece of white cardstock, layered some fibers, paper and tape, and did some sewing around the edges. </div>
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The phrase is cut out using my Silhouette Cameo.</div>
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My last project is a set of six 4" x 4" canvases using the Stamper's Anonymous Crazy Dogs stamp set, gluing a different color of printed tissue on each canvas background. The canvases are deep enough to set on a self. I love how these turned out!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-28312761741792245292016-08-31T04:00:00.000-04:002016-09-25T13:05:11.285-04:00Happy Birthday E-Card With Gel Press<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check out my blog post today over on the <a href="http://www.gelpressblog.com/gel-press-printing-in-the-round/" target="_blank">Gel PressĀ® blog </a>where I have a tutorial on how I made these E-Cards.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">What's an e-card? Well, I've had this idea for a while because I am shamefully bad at sending my family and friends birthday cards despite having dozens of handmade ones on hand. I am, however, very good at making sure to wish them a Happy Birthday on Facebook. So I though I could make a handmade card that I can share over and over again online while still share my art with them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 24px; text-align: center;">What I learned by doing this was that I needed more of a focal point. As an artist, it's invaluable to use my art journal in this way. Honestly, I didn't want to show you this page because I didn't think it was good enough to put out there on cyber space for all to critique. But I thought it was important to show my process and how I work through ideas. Many people think that artists are born with talent, and a lucky few are. But most of us learn through trial and error, schooling, or a few classes here and there. How do you work out your artistic struggles and get inspired?</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-61141609247901957402016-08-25T23:00:00.000-04:002016-08-25T23:00:18.059-04:00Back To Basics Blog Hop With Gel PressĀ®<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">With all of the kids heading back to school, Gel PressĀ® thought we should take you back to the basics! </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Everything is coming up circles for my Back To Basics blog post! I love this shape for whatever reason and it seems I'm not alone. Did you know that Gel PressĀ® makes four round plate sizes: <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">8", 6", 4" and 3"(one of 3 shapes in the Petites A Set)</a>? I had such fun making prints with these round plates that I made enough circles for three or four projects! I am sharing two of these projects with you today. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place dots of paint in similar colors onto the round plate and press the rubbing plate into the Gel PressĀ® to make a design. Look at that luscious color!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The print below is the one I used for the cards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pulled several prints using black paper, adding Golden Iridescent white with the fluid acrylics to make the designs really pop.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">.....and stamping the rubbing plates off onto the paper to make even more designs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how I did the smaller plates with the stencils to get a great print: Mount the two smaller Gel PressĀ® Plates onto acrylic stamping blocks. Place paper down first, then the stencil over the paper. Apply paint to the plate with a brayer then stamp it into the stencil to create the design on the plate. Then stamp the plate onto another piece of paper. This seems to make a really clear impression on the plate, thus making a good print. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus you have the initial print from creating the impression. This design is created from the openings in the stencil. (image in the middle) The gel print is the image on the right. I love these <a href="https://www.shoptheinkpad.com/collections/exclusive-michelle-ward-stencils" target="_blank">stencils designed by Michelle Ward</a> I just ordered from <a href="https://www.shoptheinkpad.com/" target="_blank">The Ink Pad</a>, a stamping and mixed media art store in NYC. They are designs of city grates, manholes, etc. Are they not the coolest!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talking about "back to basics", do you remember the tool below? If you scrapbooked back in the 90's, you probably owned one. It still comes in handy for creating circles in many different sizes. Do/did you have one?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut the large circle into quarters then stamped and colored the cards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the scrapbook layout, punch 16-2 1/2" circles and glue them onto 11" x 11" white card stock in a grid-style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sewed the circles to add texture, but that made for a really busy background. To quiet it down a bit, I layered book text and drywall tape before adding my photos. I also changed my photos to black and white so that there is contrast between the colorful background and the subject.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are lots of creative things to do with circles....layer them and making flowers, or sew them and make garland......to name a few. What would you do with them?</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.eti-usa.com/envirotex-jewelry-resin" target="_blank">EnviroTexĀ® Resin</a> is perfect for creating beautiful jewelry but today I will show you how to create beautiful resin embellishments and unique resin paper.<br />
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Follow the directions on the package for mixing the resin. You may want to wear gloves to protect your hands. This is a two step process. Mix equal parts of the resin and hardener solutions in one of the cups provided.<br />
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Stir with the stick for 2 minutes, scraping the sides to incorporate every bit.</div>
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It's ready to use! According to the directions, there is about 25 minutes of open time, so work relatively quickly. Pour the resin into the silicone moulds, trying not to overflow them. The first batch filled 3 moulds so I made a second batch and filled 2 more.</div>
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With the rest of the resin, I painted old book and dictionary pages on both sides using a sponge brush. Place them on a non-stick surface to dry.</div>
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I did all these steps at night and left them to dry overnight. In the morning they easily released from the moulds and were soft and pliable. According to the directions, they are soft cured after 12 hours, medium cured after 24 hours and hard cured after 48 hours. Consider these as guidelines since there are lots of variables, like humidity and temperature in your area. </div>
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The paper has a transparent quality if you painted resin on both sides. It is a bit brittle but tears easily without crumbling or breaking apart.</div>
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Sand any edges with fine sand paper if needed. I love how these resin pieces turned out! These Prima moulds are so unique and perfect for resin. Now they are ready for color!</div>
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Alcohol inks are perfect for smooth surfaces and I painted each resin piece with a different color. To create depth, I layered several colors, including metallics. As a final layer, I added metallic paints with my finger to highlight the raised areas. Note: Do not use a heat tool to dry.</div>
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Embossing folders are a great way to add pattern to prints. Since I have lots of colors going on in this project, I wanted to keep the paper neutral shades of gray and black.<br />
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I also used thin deli and butcher paper. To help the acrylic paint stay wet longer on the plate, use DecoArt Extender Medium.</div>
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Using lots of goodies laying around my studio, I assembled each piece on a thick block of wood using matte medium for the paper and Beacon 3-in-1 glue for the resin and embellishments.</div>
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It's so much fun making these resin embellishments! Use them in scrapbooking layouts, cards, canvases and more! Think of all the possibilities!<br />
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First, my latest <a href="http://www.donnadowney.com/collections/online-workshops/products/inspiration-wednesday-2016-membership" target="_blank">Inspiration Wednesday</a> pages.</div>
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Ribbon Page</div>
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I used hand painted fabric from my stash mixed with a few pieces of ribbon and denim. </div>
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I found the leaf rub-ons that I had didn't work well over all of the texture so I used gold paint and a stencil. The word rub-ons worked well though. Love the colors in this one.</div>
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The next two pages I experimented with image transfers using photocopies of artist, Frida Kahlo on pages in my art journal that I had cleaned off paint brushes and brayers.</div>
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I used a beautiful gift bag that I bought a few years ago at World Market as inspiration for the next pages. I really love the way it turned out!</div>
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The reason I love art journaling so much is that I can do a "test run" of something I want to do on canvas and incorporate what I learned into a final project. I will probably do that with the last page, so stay tuned!</div>
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My love affair with all thing <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ikat&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=710&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjmyLSxjo_NAhWGbiYKHe39Dx8Q_AUIBigB&dpr=2" target="_blank">Ikat </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , "droidserif" , serif; line-height: 23.25px;">(pronounced 'ee-KAHT')</span> is still going strong. Our challenge for this post is to create something using<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=zentangle&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=710&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFy7GOo4_NAhVC2SYKHTjcDcQQ_AUIBigB" target="_blank"> zentangle.</a> I love to look at other artists' zentangles and what they do with this emerging art form but I must say, it's not for me to create. However, I view Ikat as very simlar to zentangle as an art form: They are both about creating unique patterns. For whatever reason, Ikat really speaks to me. So I am combining my love of this art form with my love for Gel Pressā¢printing. To be honest, I have a zentangle stamp that I could use and be done with this project very quickly. But I really want to try my hand at creating an Ikat pattern. Oh why, oh why, must I always take the harder path?!<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.2px;">Ikat</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, or ikkat, is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. In </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.2px;">ikat</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"> the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern. The yarns are then dyed.</span></span><br />
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I decided to use a large piece of butcher paper to create my pattern. Since the Gel Pressā¢ comes in petite shapes, I figured I could use the triangle to make a diamond and the oval for my shapes and use them as guides to create my pattern.<br />
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Before starting my project, I practiced making the Ikat shapes. My practice sheet is in the photo below. Using the Gel Pressā¢ to make my pattern is going to make this much easier to create.</div>
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Apply paint to the 5" x 7" Gel Pressā¢ and brayer it. Press the triangle Press onto the 5"x 7" Gel Pressā¢ to load paint onto the triangle. I'm using the triangle as a stamp and 5"x 7" Gel Pressā¢ as the ink pad.</div>
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I filled a bit over half the paper before I got bored with the shape and decided to include an oval.</div>
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Here is the completed sheet. So what am I going to do with it? I thought about wrapping a gift with it, but this took lots of time and the thought of someone ripping it apart and throwing it away didn't make me happy. So I got out one of my art journals.</div>
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I realized that I could cover two journal spreads using this size paper. So I cut the sheet in half and glued it down using matte medium. </div>
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I printed out some images that represent what I love about Ikat. Identifying and recording what inspires me is a great way to use my art journal and this spread does just that! I want to play more with these patterns!</div>
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<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/warped-the-story-behind-ikat-r-105283" target="_blank">The History of Ikat</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OAnnvPEOl8" target="_blank">How It's Made Video</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsPOfvAkMZ4" target="_blank">How to Paint Ikat</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-41206634005676041612016-05-30T15:29:00.001-04:002016-05-30T15:29:18.547-04:00Mixed Up Manic Memorial MondayHi creatives! Hope you are having a fun-filled extra long weekend! I had a marathon <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/" target="_blank">Gel Press </a>printing session on Friday night where I used lots of my favorite stencils and some rubbing plates that I bought a while back but never used. I shared some of my prints on Instagram and you can check it out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathyadamsmixedupart/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. While you are there, how about following me? I am planning on using it more and more so stay tuned for some sneak peaks of future projects, and up-to-the-moment snapshots of my art-in-progress. Well, maybe a few dog pics thrown in once in a while too!<br />
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I pulled out my <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p21/6%22_x_6%22_Plate.html" target="_blank">6"x6" Gel Press</a> and a stack of cheap white card stock, 8 1/2" x 11, from Office Depot. I used lots of different paints, including heavy body, fluids, cheap and expensive. <br />
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These are prints using <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-gwen-lafleur-s/1995.htm" target="_blank">Stencil Girl Stencils designed by Gwen Lafleur</a>.</div>
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The next few prints I used Art Anthology mediums.</div>
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The elephants are <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/shop/nstudio-products/foam-stamp-set-trio/" target="_blank">Natalie Kalbach's foam/rubber stamp set.</a></div>
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<span style="color: red;">**</span>Do you notice anything interesting about the last two elephants? If you do, you might want to know how I did that. I'll be doing a blog post on this technique for my next Gel Press blog post. (see the <span style="color: red;">**</span> at bottom of this post for the answer)</div>
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Here is a sneak peek of my project for <a href="http://artanthologyinc.com/blog/" target="_blank">Art Anthology's blog </a>on June 3 that will include a tutorial. </div>
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And here is a sneak peek of my project for the <a href="http://www.gelpressblog.com/" target="_blank">Gel Press blog</a> on June 8th. I used <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/shop/nstudio-products/foam-stamp-set-trio/" target="_blank">Natalie Kalbach's bird foam/rubber stamp set</a> for this project.</div>
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While cleaning up my studio, I found an old recipe box that I thought would be fun to use on the Gel Press Plateā¢. With Father's Day coming up, I thought I might make it more masculine and give it to my husband, filled with treasures.<br />
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<a href="https://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/colors" target="_blank">DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Rouge</a><br />
<a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/fluid-acrylics" target="_blank">DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics in Naphthol Red Light and Vermilion</a></div>
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I removed the top of the box, gave it a light sanding then spray painted it with flat black paint. <br />
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Brayer 4-5 dime sized drops of paint onto the <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p22/8%22_x_10%22_Plate.html" target="_blank">8" x 10" Gel Press Plate</a>ā¢ and press the embossing folder into the paint to create the pattern. Wipe off the folder asap. </div>
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Press the box into the plate and remove. Continue until all of the sides are covered with paint. <br />
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I reloaded my paint onto the Pressā¢ a few times till all the sides were done.</div>
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<a href="https://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/colors" target="_blank">DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint</a> has a chalky, matte finish which I love, but the pattern was very subtle. To make it stand out a bit more, I brayered a few drops of <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/fluid-acrylics" target="_blank">DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics in Naphthol Red Light and Vermilion</a>. These colors are a bit more bright.<br />
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Then used the folder to stamp the pattern onto the box. I repeated "inking" the folder on the Gel Pressā¢ and stamping the folder randomly on all sides of the box. </div>
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Just that small color variation really brought out the pattern and created a tone-on-tone effect that is really cool against the black background.</div>
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To increase the durability of the box, paint one or more coats of Satin Varnish (I used Liquitex) and let dry. Put the top back on the box and add embellishments. I kept it simple.<br />
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To clean the Press in between, I used cardstock and ended up with some nice prints.<br />
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I made a tag and a Father's Day card to match the box.<br />
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Now to finds some treasures for the inside! Maybe I will add some photos of the kids when they were little and sweet and some of his favorite candy. Are you making anything for Father's Day? Why not use the Gel Pressā¢with the kids and make some framed prints to give Dad? They will love it and you will be amazed at the results! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-57806261820553687092016-05-09T06:00:00.000-04:002016-05-09T06:00:07.731-04:00Mixed Up Manic MondayHi creative friends! I got all caught up with Inspiration<br />
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There is so much I love about this page: the color combo of cobalt teal and quinacridone nickel azo gold, mixing in the white with my finger, the peeks of book text and black numbers from the layers, and the addition of pencil around the circles and the raised text. <br />
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I also love when something doesn't work but I find a way to make it even better! In this case, I didn't have the rub-on sticky words but had the foil. So I tried to use sticky embossing powder and a word stamp but I couldn't read the word. I found that the foil stuck to the painted surface because it was still a bit sticky so I used the end of my paintbrush and scribbled some words and lines through the gold foil and it stayed put!<br />
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This is the week when Donna used the Poppy napkins. Obviously, I didn't have any flowery napkins, but I did have lots of gel plated deli paper. I picked a black and white geometric pattern and used Seth Apter stencils for the words and outlined them with black pencil. Love the lines at the bottom. </div>
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I used another gel print on this page. I actually had some of that bleeding tissue and had not used it yet, so that was fun! My favorite thing is the animal on the dictionary page I used. It's called a Gnu-a large African antelope. :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-26001261533270138672016-05-02T15:41:00.002-04:002016-05-02T15:41:26.392-04:00Another Mixed Up Manic MondayHappy Mixed Up Manic Monday! I spent this past weekend making art with my good friends Kristie Taylor, her mother, Janet, and Lorrie Simmons in Gatlinburg, TN. Making art can be isolating sometimes, so it was so inspiring to create with these talented ladies! We share our ideas and supplies, eat way too much yummy food, and have lots of laughs! <br />
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KathyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-47042188109470419982016-04-25T20:23:00.000-04:002016-04-25T20:23:49.645-04:00Mixed Up Manic MondayI've had this idea for a while. Mixed Up Manic Monday will be a blog post every Monday where I will share videos, tutorials, projects, product reviews and whatever else is of interest to mixed media artists. My goal is to inspire and inform you. You don't need to be a member of my blog but I would love it if you would join if you haven't already!<br />
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I am creating a video for Gel Press that has a very cool technique that you will have to wait to find out about. It is so easy and results in some really pretty prints. Not sure when that will be available but most likely some time in May. Here is a little sneak peek.<br />
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So as a creative person, what types of things do you like to see on creative blogs? More videos? If so, about what? Photo tutorials with step by step instructions? What don't you like? Too many photos? Lots of blathering and not enough photos? Don't be shy, comment below! I really want your input!</div>
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Thanks for visiting my first Mixed Up Manic Monday blog post! See you next Monday, or maybe before!<br />
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KathyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210293599323723113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3975140422666598914.post-22075014045498972632016-04-22T04:00:00.000-04:002016-04-25T14:13:44.631-04:00Reusable Tote Made from Plastic BagsHappy Earth Day! I have a special project today to share that I recently made using plastic shopping bags. Despite using reusable ones, somehow I accumulate them anyway. I gathered them all together and followed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hAp6-7kr2o" target="_blank">this youtube video</a>, which was surprisingly simple! I don't sew and hate following patterns so that just goes to show you anyone can do this!<br />
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My poor abused sewing machine! I ran into some trouble with the handles, which were very difficult to sew on at the end. I may shorten them, since they are a bit too long. In addition to using plastic shopping bags, I added some dry cleaning bags, which have a great advantage because they are much longer. <br />
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Things to do different the next time I make this bag:</div>
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1. Don't make the plastic "fabric" as thick. Four or five bags are enough to fuse together. </div>
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2. Don't try to add paper in between the bags. It doesn't stick.</div>
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5. Consider adding only one handle.</div>
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And now, a video about plastic, and its effect on our environment. Please, please watch!<br />
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Next time you go to the grocery store, I want you to think about this image and remember to take your reusable totes with you!<br />
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Does anyone else have upcycled projects that they create? I would love to hear about them in the comments. <br />
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Check out these sites for more info about how to stop using so much plastic.<br />
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<a href="http://kathyadamsmixedupart.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-win-win-idea-make-your-own-liquid.html" target="_blank">Homemade laundry detergent</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/306512965359/" target="_blank">Plastics: I Pledge to Reduce My Use</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RYOT/videos/1295952693751692/?fref=nf" target="_blank">Ryot </a><br />
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Today I have an easy tutorial using the <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p26/8%22_Round_Plate.html" target="_blank">8" Round Gel Press</a> to make artsy labels for use in organizing craft supplies, for <a href="http://kathyadamsmixedupart.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-win-win-idea-make-your-own-liquid.html" target="_blank">my handmade laundry detergent</a> and lotion, and even cards and art projects! <br />
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In honor of Earth Day, I made a tutorial on my blog a few days ago about how I make my laundry detergent. You wouldn't believe how much money I save and how easy it is! Plus, I am not buying dozens of plastic containers that pollute our oceans. Find out more about it <a href="http://kathyadamsmixedupart.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-win-win-idea-make-your-own-liquid.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I used Avery labels in a couple of different sizes, including round, and the </span><a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p26/8%22_Round_Plate.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">8" Round Gel Press</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to make them. You can even custom print them on their website, Avery.com. </span></div>
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I pulled out some smaller rubber stamps and stencils along with heavy body paints. I'm also using embossing folders on the Gel plate for this project because the designs are smaller and will show up well on the labels. I am using the <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p26/8%22_Round_Plate.html" target="_blank">8" round Gel Plate</a>. Why, you ask? Read more to find out. </div>
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<b>Press an embossing folder into the Plate. I just have to stop here and tell you how much I LOVE using these folders on the Gel Plate. You need to try it if you haven't yet! Using the embossed and debossed sides results in a cool positive and negative effect that is hard to get with any other tool. Don't forget to clean the folder asap. </b></div>
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<b>Grab a sheet of labels and press down onto the Plate. I printed in the middle of the label sheet.</b></div>
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<b>Print the edges of the label sheet, adding more paint (repeat step 1) when needed. </b></div>
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<b>Here is the reason that I chose the round Gel Plate instead of the 8"x 10" Gel Plate: some of the labels peeled off when I tried to print the whole sheet in one pull on the rectangle plate. Using the round plate seemed to work much better since I was printing smaller areas. The<a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p21/6%22_x_6%22_Plate.html" target="_blank"> 6" x 6"</a> <span id="goog_1393121014"></span><span id="goog_1393121015"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>or <a href="http://www.gelpress.com/store/p20/5%22_x_7%22_Plate.html" target="_blank">5" x 7"</a> Gel Press would work well for this project also. </b></div>
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<b>After cleaning my plate with a baby wipe, I printed another label sheet using purples, pressing a dandelion stamp into the plate.</b> </div>
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<b>I use the rubber stamp with purple paint from the Gel Plate to stamp onto the green label sheet. Using the Gel Plate is an excellent way to "ink" up your stamps. </b></div>
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<b>After the label sheets are completely dry, I printed a few of them using Avery.com, which allows me to customize individual labels using their templates. </b></div>
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<b>I gel printed a couple more sheets of labels and made some cards with them. </b></div>
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<b>And organized some art supplies too!</b></div>
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