Gelli Arts Printing Guide by Suzanne McNeill Updated and Revised

TITLE: Gelli Arts Printing Guide; Printing Without a Press on Paper and Fabric Using the Gelli Arts Plate

Author: Suzanne McNeill

Publisher: Design Originals

Publication Date: May 31, 2021 (Updated and revised edition).

Length: 88 Pages

Color Illustrations

About the Author
Suzanne McNeill is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on. 

Discover the Wonderful World of Gelli Printing!
This is a revised and updated version of a book the author published in 2014.
Printing with a Gelli plate is a process that results in beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers with amazing colors, layers, and textures.

This book presents basic information on supplies, the best techniques, and projects. There is also a Gallery of beautiful art made by Gelli plate artists from around the world.

My Thoughts
I have a Gelli plate and have made some prints with acrylic paint and distress oxide inks. I am definitely a beginner and still have much to learn about the Gelli printing process. I found this book very informative and inspiring.

The color illustrations are outstanding. The directions for different techniques are brief but adequate. I really enjoyed the section on using found objects for different textures. 

The author includes a collection of projects that could be made with Gelli prints on paper and fabric. Some of these projects are; Abstract collage art, quilts, greeting cards, totes and bags, gift wraps, and journals. 

This is a short reference book that should be included in your art book library. 

MY RATING: 5 Stars Out Of 5

FYI ~ I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

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Handmade Prom Birthday Card

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I made this card for my granddaughter's 18th birthday. It is hard to believe that she is all grown up. She will be attending her high school prom in a couple of weeks so I chose the digital stamp "Prom - Straight Hair Version" from Mo's Digital Pencil to feature on the front of the card.

I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. The blue background paper and the embellishments were made from a gelliprint that I made with acrylic paint.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #302

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I Like You (A LOT) Handmade Card

I like you (A LOT)

The girl on the front of this card reminds me of my youngest granddaughter, Khloe. This is a card that could be used for special occasions or just to let a special person know that you care.

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 This handmade card measures 5" by 6.5".

I used the digital image/sentiment "I Like You" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was a pre-release freebie to Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters in January, 2021.

I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I mounted the image on black cardstock. The background paper is a Gelli print that I made with Distress Oxide inks and a stencil.

I embellished the card with two hearts and a butterfly die cut. 

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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