Fast & Easy Gel Press Ink Coloring! + FREE Gift!
Hi there! Today I am sharing a super easy and fast way to color die cuts with a gel press and ink… and it results in colorful, bonus backgrounds!
[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 and product disclosure is below. As always, I appreciate your support of my videos!]
In this video, I demonstrate the inking techniques I used on the cards below. To see how the die cutting for each card was done, watch THIS video first!
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.
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MISSING YOU CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Delicate Branch Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Floral Garden Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Holy Night Stamps (SSS)
• CZ Design Mini Slimline Stencils (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Christmas Foliage Stencils (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Ornament Stencils (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Thank You Stamp (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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FOR YOU CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts and backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Snowflake Trio Dies (SSS)
• Honey Bee Stamps Pierced Fancy Flakes Die (SSS)
• Honey Bee Stamps Fancy Flakes Die (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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GREAT JOY CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Emboss and Cut Folder (SSS)
• Honey Bee Stamps Pierced Fancy Flakes Die (SSS)
• Honey Bee Stamps Fancy Flakes Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Holiday Greetings Stamps (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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ONE OF A KIND CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting and foiling with a die!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Privet Branch Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Imperia Plate Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Stamps (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Spellbinder Glimmer Machine (SSS)
• Glimmer Hot Foil Rolls (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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YOU’RE FABULOUS CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Dancing Snowflakes Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Detail Tapestry Plate (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Stamps (SSS)
• Altenew Bold Thanks Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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PEACE ON EARTH CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked backgrounds. Also, partial die cutting and foiling with a die!
Size: 3 1/4″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Fine Textured Leaf Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Mini Slimline Lattice Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Holiday Greetings Stamps (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Spellbinder Glimmer Machine (SSS)
• Glimmer Hot Foil Rolls (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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FROM OUR FAMILY CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Kaleidoscope Medallion Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Winter Flower Stamp (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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MY FRIEND CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Magnetic Medallion Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Amazing Stamp Set (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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MISSING YOU CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 3 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Circle Rings Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus Blooms Stamps (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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MISSING YOU CARD – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts. Also, partial die cutting!)
Size: 3 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Refracted Medallion Die (SSS)
• Simon Say Stamp Furry Friends Stamp (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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SO SO MUCH – Using a gel press for colorful, inked die cuts. Also, partial die cutting!
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Video Showing Die Cutting (JNN)
• Simon Says Stamp Triangle Burst Die (SSS)
• Memory Box Pinpoint Burst Die (SSS)
• Concord & 9th Big On You Stamps (SSS)
• Gel Press 5×7 (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Brayers (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
FREE GIFT
Simon Says Stamp is celebrating DieCember and their new release by offering a FREE GIFT! Through 12/5/21, use the code “GLOW54” to get a FREE angel die with an order of $30+. Shop HERE.
BLOG HOP
Today’s post is also part of a blog hop celebrating the new release and DieCember. Again, you can find all the new products HERE.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of Cathy Zielske. You can also start at the hop’s beginning over at the SSS blog.
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose your winners and post them on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, 12/8/21. You can email them to claim your prize.
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 at my disclosure page. All products were personally purchased except the SSS-branded products which were provided/sponsored by 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.
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