Want to make a card but you don’t know where to start? How about using some of those scraps of cardstock to make some quick and easy backgrounds…. What you add to it after that, is up to you!
Sometimes, it is easier to start at the ‘base’ and that is what I did today. Take the easy way out, and create some fun modern style background panels… then add whatever you want, me? I added seagulls!
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AND would you like to see how easy these backgrounds were to create? You can watch the video in HD HERE.
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#MODERNBACKGROUNDS
If you have coloured cardstock and glue, then you can recreate this technique. I only shared 2 quick and easy styles, but seriously this is very open to interpretation and you can take this to a whole new level. My go-to modern graphic background would have to be this first triangular version, but I am partial to the Sunray style too…. let me know in the comments which is your favourite!
#HOW?
Typically I start with a piece of scrap white cardstock cut to the finished size of the panel I want (but don’t worry, you can always cut it down after if you need to). I use double sided A4 adhesive sheets to cover the whole panel and then I can simply lay the coloured cardstock in any pattern that I like. Then I, flip it over and cut away any extra cardstock, but you could also use a paper trimmer or guillotine and cut any excess away.
#TIPS
- This is a great way to use up those scraps
- Why not mix in some design paper pieces
- I like to use a combination of 3 colours, but the sky is the limit
- Mix up the colours or try a monochromatic design
- Use a rectangle die to cut the perfect panel… or why not try a die cut circle instead
- Use your favourite glues, I like A4 double sided adhesive sheets but liquid glue would work too.
Technique #1 – Triangular
This style definitely has that modern style feel. I stamped the sentiment onto the panel, but you could also add a die cut sentiment instead.
I decorated these cards today using the beautiful new release from Spellbinders and Dawn Plus 9, but, you can add any images or even a bouquet of flowers to this background.
These backgrounds are perfect for a quick and easy ‘WoW’ factor on any card design!
Technique #2 – Modern Sunray
Another easy, but effective design for a quick modern background. It’s the middle layer that can be a little tricky, but I share how to get round that in the video.
This panel is monochromatic, which is one of the easiest to do!
PRO TIP: If you are not sure how a combination of colours can look together, one of the easiest ways is just to hold the pieces of cardstock together and move the colours around until you are happy with the combo. Or, you can check on a colour wheel or use a free online version.
I kept to today’s designs very clean and simple with some cute images. But, another great option is to add a large centre sentiment!
I hope you are inspired to create some easy modern graphic background cards and if you do, don’t forget to share it with me on Social Media. I’d love to see what you make! Crafty Hugs,
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