Welcome to Quick Tip Tuesday — a series of small, practical ideas to spark something new in your gel printing and creative play.

Do you ever crop your prints or other artwork to use on greeting cards — only to discover that you’ve accidentally marked up the front in the process?

Yep… I did! And I knew there had to be a better way.

Here’s the quick video showing how I solved the problem:


It’s a simple little trick, but it makes a huge difference in keeping your prints clean and pristine while you trim them down.

Give it a try the next time you’re turning your artwork into cards or collage — and let me know how it works for you! 😊

Until next time,
Diana



A great stencil can turn a simple layer into something unforgettable. Explore my original designs — they’re made with gel printing in mind and full of possibilities.

2 Comments

  1. Brilliant! I love this idea. Will definitely be trying it out.
    Diana Garrison AUTHOR  04/14/2026 11:46 AM Central
    Thank you, Kelly. So glad you like it!
  2. Great tip, and if cutting for window mounts the back aperture could easily be slightly larger to give a nice uniform overlap. (Popped across from your newsletter to see the new blog format.)
    Diana Garrison AUTHOR  10/30/2025 08:15 AM Central
    Thanks for hopping over! That's a great idea! 🌟

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I’m Diana, the artist behind Crooked Little Studio. I teach playful ways to use random colors and materials to unlock creativity. You can find more inspiration here.