Want to learn how to make your own background paper for card making? I’m thrilled to teach you! Your handmade cards are extra unique with this technique! Grab your stamps, ink and paper for #simplestamping.
As I was making these cards I remembered an old technique using scissors (check out Stampin’ Up! paper snips–they are above your average in quality) to rough up the edges of my layers. You can see what I am talking about in my video. All of these cards are flat with no dimensionals used.
Background Paper for Card Making
Have you ever made background paper for card making, scrapbooking, or other paper crafts? This is an easy stamping technique. You can stamp in multiple colors or single color and change up the look. Your handmade cards will be unique and memorable!
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What stamp set do you own that would you use as background paper for card making?
Can you see how I used my scissors to rough up the edges of the Pear Pizzazz layer for a Shabby Chic look?
All of these cards are part of my Easy Peasy 1-2-3 Series. These handmade cards are geared for new stampers and avid stampers alike. Some will bring back memories if you have been around for a half a minute! If you have missed any of my other cards in the series you can find them on my YouTube playlist HERE
Measurements
- Pear Pizzazz Cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Pear Pizzazz Cardstock – 1 3/4″ x 4″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 1 1/2″ x 4″
Measurements
- Highland Heather Cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Highland Heather Cardstock – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4
Add a few other things like Wink of Stella to your flowers. Or you could even add some Rhinestones or Pearls if you have them!
Since I had some Bermuda Bay 3/8″ Chevron Ribbon I added it to this card. And some Wink of Stella!
Measurements
- Bermuda Bay Cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Bermuda Bay Cardstock – 2 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 2″ x 5 1/4
How about Tone on Tone background Stamping? Use the leaves from First Frost to stamp the Pineapple Punch Cardstock. Then stamp the layer of Whisper White with Pineapple Punch and Pear Pizzazz.
Measurements
- Pineapple Punch Cardstock – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored and folded at 5 1/2″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Basic Black Cardstock – 3 1/2″ x 4″
- Whisper White Cardstock – 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
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Supplies
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Great cards I do this but I make the whole 81/2 x 11 background paper and then I cut them out.
Oh Jan! That’s a great idea too! You have me thinking! Ideas for my next Easy Peasy 1-2-3 Series!
This is the first time for visiting your site. I truly enjoyed it. I still consider myself a new card maker so I really enjoy learning about techniques. Thank you so much.
Jo I am thrilled you found my blog! I hope it inspires you as you learn new techniques and folds! I love teaching and do hope that my style helps you learn! Happy Stampin’!