From Gel Prints to Greeting Cards - Mixed Media Art

Welcome back to Danae’s Art Room! In today’s episode of my Color Cube Series (Volume 1, Palette #19), we’re exploring a fresh, botanical-inspired color palette featuring beautiful greens, mustard yellow, metallic red, and a custom mixed black. I’ll be using gel printing techniques, stencils, and collage layers to create interesting papers — and then turn those prints into unique handmade greeting cards with gold accents.

You’ll see my full process — from warm-up prints and color mixing to stencil layering and composition — plus tips for working with delicate papers like rice paper, tissue, and tracing paper. I’ll also show you how I transform gel prints into mixed media card fronts, perfect for birthdays, thank-you card, or just because!

In this video:
Step-by-step gel plate printing demo
Layering techniques
Creative collage ideas using translucent papers
How to add shimmer, texture, and gold leaf for an elevated finish
Turning your gel prints into beautiful handmade cards

If you love **mixed media art, collage, gel printing, and color inspiration**, this video is for you!

Stencils:
PM Artist Studios - "Crosses" by Froyle Davies
Joggles - "Pinwheel" 53683, "Tweed" 75206, "Batik 1" 75201

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