More Gelli Plate Madness!

I get so many questions about what to do with a Gelli Plate print once you create it. The answer is it is up to your imagination! I have created cards, art journal pages, artist trading cards, used them on canvas just to name a few examples. I decided to make a video showing what I created with a print I made from a previous video. I hope you enjoy it!

Tim Holtz at Mega Meet Distress Paint Demo Part 2

And here is part 2!

Tim Holtz at the Novi, Michigan Mega Meet! Distress Paint Demo Part 1

Hello, all! I am excited to bring you footage from the Mega Meet scrapbook convention that was held Mother's Day weekend in Novi, Michigan. We were lucky enough to have the one and only Tim Holtz demonstrating his wonderful line of products through Ranger Ink, Sizzix, Stamper's Anonymous, and others. I could have sat and watched him for hours (I stayed 2 1/2 hours)! He is talented, knowledgeable, as well as gracious. Here's the first of two clips showing off my newest and I think most favorite of all products-Distress Paint! Enjoy! 

Musician's Birthday Card

Here is a special birthday card I made for a musician using a great die I purchased at the Mega Meet scrapbook conference in May at the Tessler Stamp/Stencil Co. the great lady there demonstrated how to cut a soda pop can to use the aluminum-another great way to recycle for art! Now I am saving some cans instead of taking them to the store for the deposit return. Copic markers work well on the aluminum for coloring! I may add that I went crazy with die purchases as well as stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations which had a great deal going on at their booth. The people there were great! I met Emma Lou Beechy who is a real sweetheart. I also finally got to meet my Mixed Media Hero, Tim Holtz! How cool is that?! I will be uploading videos of some of his demonstrations soon.
Drum die from Tessler Stamps/Stencil Co., music background stamp by Impression Obsession, front cover sentiment stamps by Hero Arts, inside sentiment stamps by Close to My Heart. Drum die-cut made out of aluminum and colored with Copic Markers with Stickles used as an accent. Paper by DCWV

Stenciled Canvas Purse

Hello and happy holidays! Now that I am on break I can get back to creating and video making. Here is my latest YouTube video tutorial on how to create a painted canvas purse. It took about 2 hours time start to finish as I never really have an idea when I start a project. I normally wait until it comes on the spot. the materials list in the video. Hopefully you will be inspired to create your own.

Baby Shower Gift

Here is a card/baby announcement that I made for a friend's first baby. It is made using Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities dies. The inspiration for the card came from Christina Griffiths. I will include a link to her YouTube channel. She makes outstanding cards with Spellbinders dies. The die used for this card is grand labels 4. I left the right side of the card blank for a photo. I really enjoyed the process of making this card.

This charm came from Michaels.

Other dies used are Spellbinders ovals and lacy ovals. Embellishments from Michaels. Various papers from unknown sources. Here is the link to Christina's channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zdgFaEvNpy1VpR1XscYPA

Gelli Print Leftover Paint

The Gelli printing plate is so addicting that you spend a lot of time making prints (Now I have to think of cool projects in which to use the prints!). If you are like me, you do NOT want to waste any paint or ink during the process so always have on hand journal books, tags, or some kind of paper, cardboard, etc. to mop up the access paint and ink which in turn will give you even more backgrounds! Here is a photo of some prints I made using the plate then spraying or inking the background. The following photo contains many tags I created using just the leftover paint or ink that is on my Gelli plate or on my non-stick craft mat.

So remember to use every glob and drip! It will only lead to more great backgrounds!
also, check out my latest YouTube process video featuring the Gelli plate.

Enjoy!