You’ve got a stack of gel prints but what can you do with them?  Lots!  You can celebrate with them, organize your office in style, wear your prints, play games with your prints, light up your home with gel prints and more. So many possibilities.

But where do you start? How do you choose which prints to use and know which glues are best? How do you make patterns so that everything lines up and looks good? That’s why I created Using Your Gel Prints, to show you step-by-step how to make it all.  I share my short cuts and the logic behind the choices so that you can get started using that stack of prints you’ve made.

When you give a gift made with a gel print, there is a wow factor. Not only is it a personal gift that you’ve created just for them but they can’t fathom how you did it.  The length of the projects in the workshop vary.  Some are more involved and some are quick, which is great if you’re making multiples of a project.

This workshop is currently closed BUT get your email on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when registration opens back up!

A bonus of these projects is that they are a way to use even so-so prints.  You know, the ones that aren’t your favorites. We’ll be using the “good” prints too, but most of what is used in the videos are not the best prints.

But how do you choose what prints to use? In the videos, I’m sharing the reasons why I make the choices I make for everything from print selection to which glue to shortcuts so you get the most fun with the least amount of work.  And there are no rulers used for measuring in this workshop.

How long are the videos? Anywhere from 5 to 30+ minutes depending on the project.  Some of the projects are quick for when you have just a few minutes and others are longer. For example, the lamp project.

In the 3 videos for the lamp, you get details on how to pick a lamp shade, how to easily create a custom pattern for the panels, picking out prints to use, attaching the panels, and all of this is done without any measuring.

Right now, there are 15 projects in the classroom waiting for you.  Once you join the workshop, you’re got them all and more.  What that means is when new projects are added, you automatically get those too.  Over time, as more projects are added to the workshop, the price will increase for new members, but not for you since you’re already in.

There’s a 30 day money back guarantee.  Why do I offer that on a self paced workshop?  Because I believe in this workshop and I want you to have the workshop that is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop for? Anyone who has some gel prints already made.  No experience is needed in any way.

How many projects are there in the workshop? 15 currently and more will be added in the coming months.

How many prints do I need to have?  You can use a many or as few as you wish.  There is no set amount needed.  This workshop is all about using gel prints not how to actually print them.  If you’re looking for techniques for how to make gel prints, then my Gel Printing FUNdamentals workshop.

When does it start? Right now.  This is a self paced workshop which means you have access to all of it as soon as you’re registered. You can watch it at your pace.

How long do I have access? Lifetime.  Once you join the workshop, you’re in.  That means when new projects are added, you automatically get those too.  Over time, as more projects are added to the workshop, the price will increase, but not for you since you’re already in.

Are the videos downloadable? Yes, for both desktop and mobile. You can stream them or watch off line, whichever is best for you.

What computer skills do I need to watch this workshop?  You need to be able to access the internet and push play on a video.  You can test it all out, to see if your computer or device works by joining my free workshop, Permission to Play.  If you can make those videos play, then you know you are all set for any of my online workshops.

What supplies will I need?  Naturally, gel prints.  Then adhesives and glue, such a gel medium, a glue stick, 3-1 Glue, and double sided tape. Other basic supplies are a craft knife and paper trimmer. We will  also be using a sewing machine for a several of the projects.  Beyond that, the supplies vary by project and I highly highly encourage you to use what you have on hand and substitute with any supplies you prefer.

Do I have to use exactly what you use?  Absolutely not! Substitute with whatever you have on hand or are most comfortable using.

Is there a guarantee?  Yes, a 30 day money back guarantee.  Why do I offer that on a self paced workshop?  Because I believe in this workshop and I want you to have the workshop that is right for you.

What’s included in Using Your Gel Prints?

• Detailed step-by-step videos for 15 projects in the classroom right now plus more upcoming projects
• Lifetime access, so you have as long as you need
• All downloadable videos, for both mobile and desktop
• Immediate access once registered
• 30 day money back guarantee

This workshop is currently closed BUT get your email on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when registration opens back up!

What can you do when you have the blahs and just feel, well, blah?  Make a mess.  Just get the art supplies out and do anything.  Even making something ugly can help shake off a blah mood.

In this video, you’ll see how I made a hot mess of ugly and that it doesn’t matter if it’s ugly.   What matters is the play.   You’ll see a flash flood of Art Spray, how a baby wipe couldn’t save an art journal page, and lots and lots of OOPSies.

Watch Shake Off a Blah Mood with Your Art Supplies on YouTube.

I knew going in to this, that it was going to be ugly because I was feeling so blah. Not bad, just blah. So I grabbed a piece that I didn’t love and covered it over with an overly generous amount of gesso.

If you’re in the free Facebook Group, Rediscovering Your Creativity, you know from our Thursday prompts that feelings end up embedded in the play.

What I did next was so ugly, I didn’t even bother to take a photo.  Yes, it’s really that ugly and very freeing at the same time.  You’ll have to watch the video to see the flood of Art Spray on wet gesso with a stencil. That could be called an O.O.P.S.

But all that avert-your-eyes mess I made led to the clean up art journal page. I loved how the Speckles and Spots stencil looked here.  Yes, there really was an Outstanding Opportunity Presenting Suddenly in the fun-to-make ugly from the step before.

Hind sight is 20/20 and this is where I would not have regretted stepping away.  Of course, I can always do this again. After all, there is plenty of Art Spray left in the bottles.

The moment I added this color, I knew it was not a good choice. O.O.P.S. again. What did I do then? Added more of it. In for a penny, in for a pound.  The very versatile baby wipe, couldn’t even save this. O.O.P.S. But there was an opportunity in it.

There was no hope for this page, there was no way it was going to “get back” to the good place from before, so I let loose on it.  Totally scribbling.  To those who have seen my scribble journaling where I loosely write words, this isn’t it.  This was full on kindergarten scribbling.  Full throttle joy at this point.

And then I loved it again.

What about the sopping wet gesso’d piece?  It was still a hot mess but Art Crayons react to water, so they actually worked well on all that wet.  More scribbling.  Lots more scribbling. And lots more joy.

Bet you’re waiting for me to tell you how it was ugly and then I loved it, like the last one. Not going to happen here.  This one is still ugly to me. But the blah mood is gone, all thanks to playing with art supplies.

If you ever happen to be feeling blah, grab whatever supplies you have and let yourself make a hot mess.  You just might shake off that mood along the way.

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