Glycerine and Wink of Stella Backgrounds
Glycerine and Wink of Stella Backgrounds paired with the Changing Leaves Bundle Featured in my November Fresh Ideas Newsletter Add color, layers, and texture to your projects with the coordinated products in the Change of Leaves bundle. Stamp skeleton leaves and sentiments, then emboss and die-cut them in seconds! For these projects, I added a […]
Father’s Day Faux Snake Background
Father’s Day Faux Snake Background Here’s an easy background technique using a paper towel and clear embossing powder. Perfect for masculine-themed cards. You can see more of my masculine-themed cards HERE I used the retiring He’s All That for this card. Father’s Day Faux Snake Background How-to: 1.Add Pebbled Path ink to 2-ply paper towel […]
Cosmic Background-Under the Moon
Cosmic Background-Under the Moon Reach for the stars with this easy Cosmic Background (also called Northern Lights Background), paired with Under the Moon stamp set. Cosmic Background-Under the Moon How To: To create cosmic background, apply ink to Basic White card base using a Blending Brushes. For this card, I used Crushed Curry, Gorgeous Grape, […]
Layered Florals Enamel Effects
Layered Florals Enamel Effects Add fun metallic accents to your handmade cards with these Metallic Enamel Effects Basics lacquer. This quick-drying enamel puts you in charge of the size, shape, and look of the embellishments you add to your paper crafts. Use them to quickly and easily dab, draw, or design the metallic accents you […]
Spots Swipe Background Circle Sayings
Spots Swipe Background Circle Sayings It’s that time of the year again when Stampin’ Up! releases the list of retiring stamp sets, papers, and accessories. It’s always a bittersweet time of the year as some of our favorite stamp sets will be leaving to make room for new sets in the upcoming 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. […]
Quiet Meadow Stampin’ Spots Swipe Background
Quiet Meadow Stampin’ Spots Swipe Background It’s that time of the year again when Stampin’ Up! releases the list of retiring stamp sets, papers, and accessories. It’s always a bittersweet time of the year as some of our favorite stamp sets will be leaving in order to make room for new sets in the upcoming […]
Clear Block Stamping-Thinking of You
Clear Block Stamping Here’s an easy stamping idea. Use your clear blocks to create simple and interesting backgrounds. Simply ink them up and stamp! For this card, I used the clear block “G”. I inked it up using the 2023-2025 In Colors: Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Pebbled Path, and Copper Clay I stamped […]
Using Drywall Tape as a Background
Using Drywall Tape as a Background Drywall Tape Background Technique paired with Sending Smiles for a fun and interesting background! Use the sticky-backed tape used for drywalling for added interest in your card-making. The drywall tape comes in a roll and can be found at your local home improvement store. It’s a mesh with a […]
Drywall Tape Background Technique
Drywall Tape Background Technique paired with Sending Smiles for a fun and interesting background! Use the sticky-backed tape used for drywalling for added interest in your card-making. The drywall tape comes in a roll and can be found at your local home improvement store. It’s a mesh with a sticky back. Just cut off the […]
Oceanfront Easy Background
Oceanfront Easy Background I saw this idea from Sabrina Kowalski. She used the large grass image found in the Oceanfront stamp set to create a quick and easy background. What a great idea! I paired the background with Circle Sayings. Here’s How: Start with a 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of Basic White card stock. […]
Picturesque Hello
Picturesque Retiring May 1, 2023 You’re bound to make a scene with this Picturesque Stamp Set—and, oh what a scene it will be! A lovely nature scene that exudes tranquility and peace. The scenery stamps are designed to work together to create the panorama of your paper-crafting dreams. Use different shades of the same color […]
Paper Towel Tie Dye Background-Split Die
Paper Towel Tie-Dye Background paired with the Split Dies and Daisy Punch for an easy, bright card! This one makes me smile! I’ve shared many backgrounds over the years that I’ve created using paper towels. These are paper towels that I have used to clean stamps or blot watercolors. They bring exciting colors and textures […]
Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Background Technique-Dragonfly Garden
Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Background Technique Using a punched circle as my mask, I added color using Blending Brushes, then paired the Kaleidoscope background with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set and coordinating Dragonflies punch. The Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Background Technique is easy! (You can see me other Kaleidoscope Background card Here) Here’s How: Create a template by punching […]
Tissue Paper for Card Making-Watercolor Shapes Flower
Tissue Paper for Card Making Upcycle pieces of tissue paper by incorporating them into your card-making projects. Create pretty abstract backgrounds using plain tissue paper that has ink/color added to it. I did that with this Watercolor Shapes Flower card with a tissue paper background. Here’s how to use tissue paper in your card making: […]
Alcohol Ink Smooshing Technique-Better Days
Alcohol Ink Smooshing Technique for card making using Better Days stamp set Use your Stampin’ Blends or other alcohol inks to create interesting backgrounds. Here’s How: You will need a window or transparency sheet, 91% isopropyl alcohol, and alcohol-based ink or markers. This technique works best if you use 91% isopropyl alcohol. Scribble the Blends […]