Gel Press Stamping Techniques + FREE Gift!

Hello! Today I am sharing a fun way to use your stamps with a gel press. The layered results are incredible!

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it.All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. As always, I appreciate your support of my videos!]

Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANKS KIND HEART CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Outline Flowers Stamps (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANKS BUTTERFLY CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Outline Flowers Stamps (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Detail Meadow Butterfly Die (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANKS CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Outline Flowers Stamps (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Large Outline Thanks Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Detail Petal Plate Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


PROUD LOVE CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Repeating Rainbow Stamp (SSS)
SSS CZ Design You Are Loved Stamps (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Hey Love Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANKS CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Outline Flowers Stamps (SSS)
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Floral Card Front Die (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANK YOU CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Repeating Rainbow Stamp (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Floral Card Front Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp 3D Card Dies (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


NEVER FORGET CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Leaves Stamp (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp How Amazing You Are Die (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANK YOU TULIP CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Leaves Stamp (SSS)
Memory Box Thank You Posh Script Dies (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Tulip Die (SSS)
Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANK YOU DRAGONFLY CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Leaves Stamp (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Dragonfly Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp 3D Card Dies (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


YOU SHINE CARD – Using a gel press with a background stamp for layering.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 7″
Featuring:
Gel Presses (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Shine On Stamp (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp You Shine Dies (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


FREE GIFT

Simon Says Stamp is offering a FREE pack of holographic envelopes with any purchase! Use code “ENVIES” through 6/6/21 or while supplies last. Shop HERE.

BLOG HOP

Today I am part of a blog hop celebrating the newest Simon Says Stamp release – Rainbows. You can see the products HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Heather Hoffman. You can also start at the beginning over on the SSS blog,

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the SSS products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Gel Presses
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Simon Says Stamp Delicate Outline…
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Simon Says Stamp Repeating Rainbow Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Shine On Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Leaves Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Large Outline Thanks…
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Simon Says Stamp How Amazing You Are…
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Simon Says Stamp You Shine Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Hey Love Die
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Memory Box Thank You Posh Script Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Detail Petal Plate Die
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Simon Says Stamp Floral Card Front Die
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Simon Says Stamp Sweet Tulip Die
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Simon Says Stamp Detail Meadow…
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Simon Says Stamp Dragonfly Die
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Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Flickering…
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Simon Says Stamp 3D Card Dies
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SSS CZ Design You Are Loved Stamps
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Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
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MISTI Stamping Tool 2.0
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Simon Says Stamp Ink
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Pink and Main Metallics Glitter Paper
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Bearly Art glue
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Bearly Art Rubber Stopper
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Tim Holtz Trimmer
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Simon Says Stamp Assorted Holographic…
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Trinity Stamps Bubble Bath Gems
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134 thoughts on “Gel Press Stamping Techniques + FREE Gift!”

  1. Linda Conway says:

    Pretty cards. Looking forward to the video but you gave excellent tutorials on each card. I am going to try the gel press after seeing your fabulous backgrounds. Thank you for giving me the confidence to try something new.

  2. MaryLeigh Lippincott says:

    Jennifer, I love all of your cards! I always find inspiration from your projects. I bought a gel press, but haven’t used it yet. Looking forward to experimenting!

  3. Kathy McCluskey says:

    Your cards are so beautiful, Jennifer!
    You have inspired me to try a gel press…those backgrounds you created are just amazing!
    I always love your videos because your directions are so easy to follow!
    Thanks again for sharing your awesome creativity with us!

  4. Marianne says:

    So many great ideas using new and older supplies. Looking forward to watch the video when it’s up.

  5. Kelly Grayson says:

    Just plain awesome !

  6. Debbie P says:

    Beautiful cards. Jennifer you are amazing. Thank you for your great technique. Fantastic video.

  7. Terry Tomaszewski says:

    I really enjoyed your ideas for expanding stamping using the gel press! And using the Misti and acetate sheet to offset second stamped image gave it such depth!

  8. Stunning creations Jennifer. Love those backgrounds. Thanks for the wonderful video. Have a fabulous week! Hugs, Gloria

  9. Julie Webb says:

    Your cards are each prettier than the one before! I thought I could pass on the gel press… now I am not so sure😉! Thanks for sharing so many beautiful examples!

  10. Kailash says:

    Gorgeous cards!

  11. Heather says:

    Love, love, love your beautiful butterflies

  12. Daria says:

    Tour tips on how to vary the use of dies, like the butter fly example here are fantastic!

  13. Anki Arvmyren says:

    I just want to start making cards again. These are beautiful. I love them.

  14. Lauryne Cunningham says:

    I love this gel press technique! Your cards are gorgeous!

  15. Maureen Reiss says:

    So many Beautiful cards and backgrounds!! Love the idea of the vellum window!!! TFS

  16. Beth Merrill says:

    Ahhhhmazing!

  17. Barbara-Jean says:

    Great video and great cards, Jennifer! Thank you!

  18. Lynne Coleman says:

    Great techniques. Love all your cards and videos.

  19. Patricia Wilson says:

    So pretty! I really liked the offset stamping where you stamped with ink over the gel press background. A great way to use those background stamps that aren’t used very often. Thank you for showing us this interesting video.

  20. THESE ARE AWESOME!!!!! I can’t say enough!! And I can’t wait to try some on my own!! TOTALLY APPRECIATE YOU, JENNIFER!!!

  21. Debbie Schmidt says:

    I always love watching your video’s and enjoy trying out your technique suggestions for making beautiful cards. I have purchased a gel press and after seeing you demonstrate using one I am anxious to try it.

  22. Shar Zar says:

    I love the pastels.

  23. Sue D says:

    Love these. I will have to try this.

  24. What is the black surface that you are working on? Great video.

  25. tina z. says:

    absolutely stunning!

  26. JoanneH says:

    LOVE…that is all!! YOU are BLESSING!!

  27. Donna Phelan says:

    Always so FUN….always so BEAUTIFUL!

  28. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says:

    Love your gel plate backgrounds!

  29. Chiefsgirl says:

    Does the image you stamp onto gel press come out reverse image? My friend and I found out that this did happen to us.

  30. Nancy R. says:

    Great tips on smoothing out the ink on the gelpress. I’m still a newby in that category! I love how you add without distrating from the beautiful backgrounds! Also, thanks for the extra tip on making smaller envelopes!

  31. debbie mcnamara says:

    I love your gel press videos, I hope that you will keep making them, they make such pretty backgrounds for cards

  32. Henriette says:

    Awesome technique Jennifer and what an awesome cards.
    Thank you so much for all the time and effort you always put in your post to inspire and teach.
    Stay safe and have a wonderful day.

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