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Sharing a couple designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters. Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them.

   

  

 Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Jazzy Gelli Print

I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out so I didn't take break out photos. I really dig how it turned out so I'm sharing this simple technique in case you'd like to try!

To create the background layer I started with a design I created using my Gelli Plate. You can see how I did it here.  Below is the full sheet of the background:

 

I cut the sheet into A2 size pieces then jumped into this idea in my head on what to do with some images I had.  Here are the steps I followed:

[NOTE: allow everything to dry completely in between steps]

1. I used a black Versamark ink pad to stamp Man at Piano from Stamps Happen, Inc (sorry I could not find the image on line from where I purchased mine - it may be retired). 
2. I used a lovely rich black Memento Luxe ink pad to stamp the jazzy sax player from RubberNecker stamps.  
3. Next, I filled in with with gesso.
4. I stamped over the gesso again.
5. I used Tombow Dual Brush pens directly on top of the gesso and a water-brush to spread color.  I added more color after the first coat dried. The sax is painted with Gold Smooch. 

I really dig how it turned out over the Gelli printed background!  When I create a surprise like this, it makes me look at my stamps in a different way. Now I'm going to dig through my stamps! :o)

Thanks for visiting!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Gelli Plate Buffet

I see why people get hooked! I had a ball making prints. Once I let go of the need to clean my stencils, I felt free and was on a roll. :o) I did wash them with soap and water at the end of the night. There's still paint on them, but I think I'll get past it. :o) Actually, it makes it easier to see the designs in the pile.  

I had done my homework before taking my Gelli Plate out of the package.  I watched Donna's Gelli Prints workshop twice...I watched several Youtube clips - Gelli Arts and Patti Parrish lots of times, and I read the package instructions twice - I was ready!   It's all about building color - which I so much enjoy!  I have a buffet of prints to use as backgrounds on greeting card designs - woo hoo!  Some, I will use as is, others, I build more color, add design elements of color, and most likely some stamps or my own drawings. Oh! All the possibilities!!   

I used a variety of acrylic paints (including metallic and iridescent), stencils, matt cardstock and tools to doodle - I dig them all!  I even tried vanilla and black cardstock. I'll try more colors next time. In addition to the tips and techniques shared in the videos, one tip that I would offer is make sure you think about where you will put all the prints while they dry. :o)

 

Ghost pulls

Below is the sheet that I rolled paint off on. I'll find a way to use this as a background too! The little round cirlces were used as masks  - I really like  how the came out. I'll use them for something too. No waste with this technique! :o)

Below are some of my favs.

You'll be seeing these as backgrounds in the near future! :o)

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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