2004 Called and wants it’s GEL CARD back!!
Yep, I went there…did that. I created a GEL CARD!!! I just couldn’t help myself when I saw this gorgeous Sassy Studios image!
So if you’re a relatively new paper crafter, you may have never seen a gel card. These were all the rage back in 2004. They are pretty easy to make and a lot of fun for cards that involve fish, swimming, and anything that needs water. However, they are a little bulky so you’ve got to be careful with your embellishments and such. If you’ve never made one and are interested, go check out Beate’s Splitcoast Tutorial.
I forgot how fun it was to squish the gel around and make fun bubbles… I used Bazzill Bling paper to give my otherwise plain card some pizzazz. The image is the focus here, stampers! 
I used my clear Spica to color the mermaid’s tail, shirt, and pearls. And I must say, I really, really love how her tail turned out. Can I be impressed with myself?? Wonder what other retro cards I can dig up…
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How freaking FUN! This is perfect – the bubbles are, um, perfect! (It’s early, the adjective-producing part of my brain isn’t up yet!) Anyway – LOVE this!!
FREAKING fun, is right!!!
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I agree with the other ladies. I love the blues and greens of the tail. The gel technique is so fun! Great work!
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I love this! You totally can be impressed with yourself b/c her tail is gorgeous!! Totally fun card!
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Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
@Alyssa S, Thank you!
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I have NEVER seen this before!!! And I have been crafting forever! How amazing is this! I have got to try it out! You did an awesome job!!! I totally love it! Her tail is awesome!!!
Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
@Alison, You should try one! I bet you could come up with something awesome!
This is gorgeous. I just got some underwater critter digis and now I know how to make them look cool, TFS.
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Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
@Juanita, ooooh I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
Under the sea, under the sea….
Such a cute image and what a great idea to make a gel card!!
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OMG!!! I’ve never even heard of this! This is waaaaay cool! I love it! and your coloring is gorgeous! I wish I could blend colors like that! You GO girl!!!
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Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
@margie c, You should try one! They’re fun!
So cool! I’ve never seen one of these before. And her tail is awesome!:)
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Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
@Laura, Thank you!
Very cool, Tonya and your post title gave me a laugh! I have heard of gel cards but have never made one. I wasn’t stamping in 2004 and I’m always a little behind on trends anyway.
Tonya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:01 am
@Leigh Ann Baird, Thanks! It’s kind of fun to go back and revisit these trends. You never know, they may make a come back!!!