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How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

July 26, 2026 by Heather Holbrook

How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can use to create all different types of fun backgrounds for your paper crafts using different mixed media products and techniques. You can apply ink sprays, liquid inks or watercolor, stamping inks and so much more to create unique patterns, shapes and textures. Simply apply the ink with a brayer, spritzer or dropper, add water for a looser look or to mix colors and press it on your paper, apply even pressure and lift off the reveal your design. Jess used it to make an amazing colorful circle background for her layout adding some stamping, splatter, die cut stems, flowers and sequins to her print for a stunning artsy look. 

Visit A Cherry on Top blog to watch her process video and learn some fun basics for gel printing.

-Heather

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6 FREE Pumpkin and Sunflower Fall Printables

6 FREE Pumpkin and Sunflower Fall Printables

It’s just about time to start on our Fall paper crafting projects so to help you get started here are 6 beautiful Pumpkin and Sunflower images you can download and print for FREE! Each pumpkin is a slightly different shape in soft pastel colors of cream, teal and orange with clusters of yellow sunflowers and blue daisies. You can use these images on scrapbook layouts at the Pumpkin Patch or Farmer’s Market, Rustic Fall Wedding Invitations, Autumn planner pages and sweet home decor or t-shirt projects.

6 FREE Pumpkin and Sunflower Fall Printables

Visit Free Pretty Things for You to get the download.

-Heather

Check out more fall printables over at Design Bundles

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