Remember last month when Altenew debuted their new Mixed Media Inks? Well, we’re back today with a hop to share some more inspiration using these new pigment inks! You should be arriving from LauraJane’s blog. If not, you can track back to the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning, or continue around until you loop back here.re.
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gel plate monoprinting
There are sooooo many cool things you can do with these mixed media pigment inks. Last month, I explored stamping on t-shirts and cork trivets. Today, I’m sharing some monoprint images I created using the inks with a gel plate.
Using a gel plate enabled me to create some beautiful texture, better than I could achieve by taking the ink pad direct to paper. The smooth surface of the gel plate just grabs the ink and holds on!
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I could also create some unique looks by moving the ink pad on the gel plate in a shape or pattern, such as the squiggles in this sample.
You can also add additional texture by using stencils or stamps to make imprints in the ink. For this last look, I brayered on the ink, then stamped with the Wood Palette background stamp for added texture.
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a closer look
Let’s see exactly how easy it is to create these basic monoprint backgrounds with your gel plate and Mixed Media Inks!
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I found this so fascinating. Those colors are really beautiful together.
Beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing.
I love the color choice this is amazing work!
These are beautiful cards. Love the texture and the inks looks so rich and dense.
Absolutely love these dies! Love this more natural look
I have never seen the use of a gel plate. You got so may interesting backgrounds. Thanks for sharing
another inspirational project idea using these new inks
How awesome abstract. One of my favorite types of art. I just came across a gel mat and can’t wait to give it a try. Love the final looks you show here. Awesome….off to more happy hopping.
Love the greens & the textures!
Delightful projects! I must remind myself to try ink pad on paper directly, the results look great!
Gel mats are great – wonderfully created – just stunning work is what I say – TFS
Creative and unique ideas for cards.
I have not tried gel plates yet, but this makes me want to try it with the new inks!
I am going to have to try this out. It almost looks like screen printing.
Fabulous…Thank you…
Wow, really pretty gel plate prints for beautiful cards! Love these MM inks!
I have not tried gel plates yet but your awesome projects have ready to try them! Your cards are stunning!!
Love getting inspiration for using my gel plates…it seems to be never ending…and the colors from these inks are intense, which is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration…
Love your project(s) and am thrilled that Altenew has a collection of inks that can be used on a variety of surfaces including fabric!! I’m SO excited and have a new found interest in Mixed Media Art!! TFS
Beautiful cards. I have to get a gel plate
Great projects!!
I just bought a gel plate (definitely a beginner), so excited to try your techniques with these inks. Beautiful backgrounds. Thank you.
Really beautiful. Loving those colors
I thought the waves you made looked amazing! I really should play with my gel plate.
I had convinced myself that the last thing I need is a gel plate – but maybe. . . . Love the results and these inks are so creamy and gorgeous!
Beautiful! I don’t have a gel plate, but the result you achieved is wonderful. I’m really excited about these mixed media inks.
Wow! Cool way to utilize the gel plate & mixed media inks. I love it!
Love your projects & these inks look amazing!
Can’t wait to try out this soon!love these fast and easy cards!
What a great way to use these inks with the gel plate! Love this backgrounds!
The video really helped, thank you
I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a gel plate and brayer. I think you just convinced me. Thank you for another awesome video!
Great look on your projects.
I have a gel plate and haven’t used it yet, you have inspired me to give it a try!
Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic! Wow, I am so impressed. I want to try this technique! The look is fabulous!
I just got a gel plate and have been looking for information on where to start and what other tools I might need. Great looking backgrounds. Excited to try it out.
Very pretty! Love the textures.
Pretty.
Great backgrounds. I love all the texture you got with the gel plate and new pigment inks. Love all the green!
You can even use them on gel plates! I love the backgrounds you created!
I just love those Altenew greens. I may need to get a gel plate now too.
Ooooo I LOVE what you did with these green shades! GORGEOUS
Very unique. Nice work
The scribbly background looks neat. I like the fresh look, and the greens!
Thank you, Nicole, for making the video. I have never used or seen a gel plate. Oh, goodie, something new to play with!! Your examples were lovely.
So pretty! Great idea to try out the inks with a gel plate!
Great use of color!
what a neat way to use the Mixed Media inks. The prints turned out amazing.
The textures from the gel plate look lovely as a background for the leaves.
Thank you for the great video Nicole. I’ve recently purchased a gel plate. What am I waiting for? I haven’t tried it yet as I kind of don’t know where to begin, but now I feel more confident. Your cards turned out beautifully! The abstract leaves are very cool!
Enjoyed the video with so many variation techniques.
Love the greens together. Such neat technique
The greens really make a great background. Perfect for your designs.
Oh, I must get out my gelli plates and play!!! These inks seem perfect. Love how rich and vivid they are. And love those greens and the leaves!
Thanks for sharing some great inspiration with us.
I love these! 🙂
Thank you for the video. I’ve never seen gel plates used, so I appreciate the demo. Very easy and nice backgrounds- a perfect combo. I like the ink colors you used.
Oooohh…I’ve never heard of a gel plate before! How neat! I will have to look into using this, as the effect it produced on your cards is just gorgeous!
Love your choice all the green colors!
Thanks for the amazing inspiration! I absolutely love all the great ideas! Makes me want to pull out my supplies and start playing!
I love the idea of the gel plate. I’ll have to get one for myself.
Wow! Thank you for the introduction to gel plates and the inspiration to try them with the mixed media inks. LOVE IT!!
I’ve never seen or used a gel plate. Your project had me jumping to the places that sell them to see what could be done. I like this idea and the look of your cards. Thank you.
Great idea using a gel plate. I love the looks you achieved. I may have to get myself a gel plate to play with. Thanks for the very educational video, too!
I love those beautiful cards and now I am very convinced I need these inks. They are such pretty shades.
Stunning cards! Love the crisp impressions made with these inks.
Love these — I need those leaf dies!
Beautiful projects!
So different! Thank you for teaching me all about gel plates! Neat techniques! Beautiful results!
This looks so interesting. Love these new inks and it is so fun to see everyone’s ideas.
Love the backgrounds you’ve made!
Wow, these dies in this set are absolutely beautiful on all the submitted cards!
Beautiful cards! I never understood gel plates, so found your video very helpful. Thanks.
Very cool video. I can’t wait to get the mixed media inks and new dies!!
Oh my gosh! These and a few more designs would be a wonderful share box card set! Natural & warm together! Love it!
Beautiful cards! Another good use of the gel plate.
I’ve never used a gel plate before although it looks like fun! Very cool looking cards!!
I would have never thought to use the die cuts on a gelli plate. Beautiful designs and use of colors! Thank you for sharing
wow, these are amazing! love the colors and the brush strokes! nice
What a great idea! Never would have thought to use my gel plate with die cuts…
Beautiful cards. Love the effect of the leaf dies. TFS
These are beautiful! 🙂
I am just ga-ga for those leaves, the mono-print is was lovely!
Love the backgrounds you’ve made. Great cards.
Love the one color technique, looks amazing. Y9ur cards just pop with this technique.
Fabulous cards, love the leaves and the colors you have chosen. Fantastic release.
A great new release! Your super video gives lots of helpful hints. Thanks for the inspiration! Take care!! 🙂
Great technique lessons – beautiful card. Love many dies in this release – Altenew has done it again!
Very pretty card, and thanks for the video too!
You are very creative. Love those Leaf dies. And all sold out!
I love the greens and the leaf cards.
I loved how those inks were so unique. They work beautifully together. You gave me a new technique to try.
Thanks for sharing.
Your color palette is perfect for this die. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Beautiful cards! I love their simplicity.
Thanks for sharing some fun new techniques!! Love your cards!
Another wonderful release and lovely card inspiration!
What a fun technique!! Live the colors too!!!
Great looking backgrounds. Nice ideas for use.
Hi Nicole 🙂 It was so great to watch you use your gel press!!! I have to confess that I have one in my closet and I’ve never used it! You just inspired me lady! It’s coming out very soon! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂