If you’ve ever felt like your cards need just a little something extra, you’re going to love this! Today I’m sharing a few easy background techniques that will make your cards pop without adding a lot of time or stress to your crafting. These simple ideas add texture, color, and interest, letting your focal design shine while still giving your card that polished, professional feel. Grab your supplies and give these techniques a try—you’ll be amazed at what you can create!
In this project, I’m using the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up! along with different variations of ink and tools to create beautifully textured and unique backgrounds.
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Easy Background Techniques Video Tutorial
Hey everyone! In this video, we’re diving into 3 different easy background techniques you can use to add texture, color, and interest to your cards. These are quick, fun, and perfect for giving your projects that extra wow factor—let’s get started!
In this video, we’ll try the techniques on both the embossed and debossed sides of the design to show how each creates a unique and beautiful effect.
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Card Details for Easy Background Techniques
The card details are listed below, but don’t forget to experiment with both the embossed and debossed sides of your cardstock to find the look you love best! The embossed side has the bumpy, raised design facing up, while the debossed side has the images pressed inward for a different, yet equally beautiful, effect. Have fun playing with both!
Measurements:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Darling Duckling: 3 ½” x 3 ½”
- Basic Black: 3 ⅝” x 3 ⅝”
Measurements:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Sunflower Layer: 5” x 3 ¾”
- Basic White: 5 ⅛” x 3 ⅞”
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Measurements:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Sunflower Layer: 5” x 3 ¾”
- Basic White: 5 ⅛” x 3 ⅞”
Measurements:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Sunflower Layer: 5” x 3 ¾”
- Basic Black: 5 ⅛” x 3 ⅞”
Measurements:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Sunflower Layer: 5” x 3 ¾”
- Basic White: 5 ⅛” x 3 ⅞”
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Great cards, thanks for the measurements and video.
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy making them!
I love the deboss technique!!! Thank you bunches.
Same! I hope you found some inspiration 🙂
I am not finding the list of supplies for the sunflower embossed cards.
You can find it here! https://s.tamp.in/Oejk_J
I’ve been out of the loop for a while. What is the secret sea pad that you spoke of on your embossing and debossing video