I has so much fun creating easy backgrounds and testing on chipboard using Ann Butler products. With so many products and color options creating is oh so easy.
I created this background for my card using soft elegant colors to compliment the papers.
Step 1:
These photos show the technique I used to create the finished look.
I stamped the colors i planned to use on a scrap… and added some water to thin it to where I could grab the colors from the paper with a paint brush.
I stamped the colors i planned to use on a scrap… and added some water to thin it to where I could grab the colors from the paper with a paint brush.
Step 2:
This photo shows how i spread the colors over the main card base in about 3rds and then, blending together at the edges of color change.
Step 3:
After applying an accent border piece of paper I took the paint brush with lots of ink on it and flicked it onto the background using a mix of colors.
Step 3:
With the main background done I used 3D foam to pop up the print paper section with the bird ready to apply to center of the background.
Step 4:
With everything glued together I have an amazing card for any birthday and the background colors look amazing with the print images.
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Creating Easy Background using Ann Butler Iridescents is oh so fun… with a look metallic or pearlescent…. and colored chipboard with it too. What a rich elegant finish.
Step 1:
I put the medium on the baggie on my hand and then applied some water… I then scrunched it in my hand to spread it around on the baggie. It was then dabbed onto the tester paper.
Step 2:
After seeing the tester I then took the big jump and then I applied the same technique to this scrapbook page layered background. It looks awesome. With all the fun bright colors of paper the pearlized iridescents medium in Orchid was perfect.
Step 3:
While testing the iridescent medium on paper I decided to test it also on chipboard…. and OMG I love it… what a fabulous shimmer to add to make great accents for your projects.
Step 4:
Here is my project using lots of Iridescent medium on my scrapbook page.
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Ann Butler Designs Products used:
Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Ocean Breeze, Berry, Evergreen
Ann Butler’s Iridescents: Orchid
Ann Butler’s Iridescents: Orchid
Other Products
- Card base
- Print papers/accents
- Cardstock
- 3D foam
- Beacon 3-in-1 glue
- Paper trimmer
- Chipboard
- Flowers
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