It's a Valentine Blog Hop over at shurkus.com from February 1-14! There are prizes to be won. Just remember to comment on the featured blog for the day on the hop. The more LOVE you leave, the better chance you have to win!
If you have not checked out Jenn Shurkus's blog or etsy shop before, you definitely should stop by and take a peek. Jenn has been a crafty friend for several years now and I love that we are able to see each other a few times a year to take crafty classes together. I am thrilled to be particpating in her hop, and she has 14 days of fantastic and inspirational designers lined up to show you projects to celebrate Valentine's day. I am primarily a card maker, but over the years I have taken some "artsy fartsy" classes from Jenn, and we have taken some classes together and I have enjoyed each and every one of them.
I recently got a gelli plate and have been having a great time making print after print after print. I thought I'd share a few cards with you today that feature parts of prints I made in Valentine's colors and a little look at my printmaking process.
Here is a card with a simple printed background:
I love the texture I got by scraping into the paint on my gelli plate:
And a couple of cards using die cuts that were cut from the printed paper:
Be sure to bookmark Jenn's blog so you can see the rest of the Valentine's inspiration...or check out the blog of the tremendously talented Elena Roussakis tomorrow! I am sure she has something awesome planned for you.
Here is a peek into how these Valentine prints came about:
And just a few of the finished prints:
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Beautiful cards, I am going to have get a g plate.
Posted by: Diane Stricker | February 01, 2014 at 09:45 AM
Dear Cheiron,
This is my first time seeing the"gelli" technique's, and appreciate you sharing them with us. I really loved the look of the diecut pieces you made. Thank you for your creativity and inspirations.
Cindy
Posted by: cindy lowman | February 01, 2014 at 09:50 AM
These are beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy Skou | February 01, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Lovely work! That's such a neat technique!
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 01, 2014 at 10:19 AM
Gorgeous cards!! Thanks for the share and the information on the technique!
Posted by: Lynn Kopas | February 01, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Beautiful valentines! I love the texture backgrounds.
Posted by: Rita Jackson | February 01, 2014 at 11:42 AM
Love your cards!! Such pretty colors. You have inspired me to look into this technique.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | February 01, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/476114991828135348/
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | February 01, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/JanisinIdaho/status/429670365686538240
<3 J
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Posted by: Janis in ID | February 01, 2014 at 12:39 PM
I adore the prints!
Posted by: Sharna W. | February 01, 2014 at 05:06 PM
This is so cool. Love the prints and I love the thought of doing the die cuts out of patterned paper. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Mary Sara P. | February 01, 2014 at 05:20 PM
These are gorgeous prints. And I love what you've done with them. Very pretty!
Posted by: Michelle | February 01, 2014 at 07:42 PM
Stop it! I can't get a gelli plate yet! You are killing me!!! Seriously so cool though!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | February 01, 2014 at 08:39 PM
Love your cards. Have been wondering about a Gelli plate, might have to put it on my wish list
Posted by: EJ | February 02, 2014 at 01:28 PM
wow!!These backgrounds are fab!
Love your Valentine's day cards!!
Posted by: Lenny | February 02, 2014 at 02:46 PM
wow! stunning cards!! Love the colors! Great ideas for the stencils!!! gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lindsay M. | February 02, 2014 at 08:50 PM
your cards are beautiful :) and yes.. you are correct. i need a gelli plate now- thanks a lot :P :)
thank you so much for participating in my hop!!! You rock!!
Posted by: jenn shurkus | February 02, 2014 at 08:57 PM
Have never seen the gelli plate...looks like fun and produces a great effect...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 02, 2014 at 09:43 PM
Gorgeous and I love the bright words against the black embossed background
Posted by: ionabunny | February 03, 2014 at 03:49 PM
I've never heard of gelli so I was fascinated with your technique. Lovely!
Posted by: Kelly Flaherty | February 03, 2014 at 06:03 PM
What a wonderful technique! The results are stunning!
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | February 04, 2014 at 09:11 AM
Love all the techniques you use to make your work unique - so very pretty! :)
Posted by: Debbie V | February 04, 2014 at 11:55 AM
I love the papers you created with this technique; makes for some really cool cards!
Posted by: Kathy Camasso | February 09, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Inspiring Cheiron! These are amazing
Posted by: Jill Grace | February 09, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Your gelli plate prints are gorgeous! I love your color combinations and the neat textures you achieved!
Posted by: Amanda C. | February 11, 2014 at 09:52 PM
Wow, amazing cards!! I love the different techniques you used!!!
Posted by: Christy Q | February 12, 2014 at 10:13 PM