How-To Video: Stamped Backgrounds

Morning!

Over on the Hero Arts blog, I posted two videos today.  (Can you saw overachiever?  Ha! No... I just am having fun with iMovie.  Very addictive.) 

But I couldn't leave all you scrapbookers out, so I decided to do a page using a combination of the simple background techniques I did on the Hero Arts blog today: spotlighting, glittering and chalking.  Nothing remarkable here... just playing around.  I normally wouldn't have put all these techniques together, so it was a fun challenge.  The video isn't the best, but I wanted to do something quickly.  (Forgive my stumbling on words... it is getting late. :)

Supplies:

Hero Arts stamps (backgrounds of butterfly, flourish and flower)

Versamark Ink (for chalking)

Green Memories Ink

American Crafts Thickers (I have a serious addiction...)

Pebbles chalk (love the colors they have)

Bazzill Smoothies Cardstock (a must for stamping... love 'em)

Other: String (again inspired by the amazing Robyn) and pop dots

As for the chalking I did there on the little squares, HERE is a good example of a card using that background technique.  You would be amazed how fast it is to do.  Sally is the master of fast card-making-masterpieces. :) 

Thanks for stopping by.  I have another video ready to load soon (and a giveaway!).  See ya...

Comments

[Tami H]

I love the way you've combined all the techniques...the details are fabulous!
The design blocks have moved straight to the top of my wish list verrrry rapidly thanks to you! ;) In the video you mentioned the string for a buck...are you able to share where you buy it? Will it help if I beg?...because I'm not above that. ;) Thanks for another great video Jennifer!

[Dolly/scrapthat]

Hey there Jennifer!
Love your BG stamped page! Brings alot of possibilities to mind!
Thanks for the inspiration.
:0)
Dolly

[Dolly/scrapthat]

Hey there Jennifer!
Love your BG stamped page! Brings alot of possibilities to mind!
Thanks for the inspiration.
:0)
Dolly

[Julie Batta]

Hi Jennifer! I love seeing the scrapbook pages you make and you have such an adorable subject to work with. There is a couple of techniques I am going to try now. I have a Zig glue pen and so I am going to get that bad boy out and start putting glitter on my pages with it. I love that. Also, I have never tried chalking over versamark ink, and it looks so cool that I will be trying that as well. Loving the videos!!!

[Laura T.]

Jennifer ---

I visit your blog quite often. I have you listed as one of my daily visits on my blog.

Your layouts and cards are so beautiful and so inspiring. I especially love this layout of your little guy in the garden.

Laura T.

[Lacey]

Beautiful layout!

[Nichol]

Such an adorable page...LOVE all the details! :)

[Kathy H]

Wow - love the chalk idea. It really adds a nice touch to your page! I'm also wondering where you get your string for $1.

[Jodene]

Another great video, thankyou for sharing your wonderful ideas and the techniques! I really enjoy seeing these projects 'hands on'.

Hugs
Jodene

[Amy Owens]

Hi Jennifer,

I love your site! Especially the videos, I am a visual person so the videos are big plus for me.

And your brother-in-laws music. I don't know how to e-mail you sidebar. I'm also interested in where got the twine you've used in several cards.

[Jackie]

I just love your style and you are great with the videos, please keep it up. Where do you get your "string" for your cards and pages? Thanks again for a great blog and great projects.

[Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal)]

This is such an awesome layout!!! I love how you made the 4 panels, and then put the kraft paper over - and spread your photos across the kraft panel instead of just inside!

OK.. I am very impressed that you can cut out the butterflies with those honkin' big scissors!!!!

[Lisa C]

Gorgeous layout! And what adorable subject matter. :)

[laura vegas]

such a cute layout jennifer! love all the little details!

[Cindy C]

Hello Jennifer:
I am blown away by this layout and all the techniques you've combined together. What a wonderful layout !! Now I know what to do with the chalk I got from a stamp kit. Thanks for the inspirations.
Have a great day.

[kimmie]

Hi Jen...i do have a questions about the background resist. I have done this technique before and used glossy paper, is that what you used?

I am loving all of these...i started out stamping and now just getting back into it!

[Karen]

Thanks for all the great techniques! I just ordered a Hero Arts design block so I can play along, too.

[Maricarmen Maza]

Thanks for techniques, I love your work!

[hannah]

Wow!! You are so awesome!! I love your videos!! I just bought chalk last week and still have not played with it much!! I am going to dig it out now!

I only own a few of hero arts stamps, but I am loving these big background ones. I am going to have to find somewhere local that sells them!!

Thanks for the videos!

[Jane]

What an adorable layout! I love how you combined all those techniques. I started off as a scrapbooker, but seem to be making more cards lately--thanks to your inspiration. Don't quite have as many stamps to play with, but I'm working on that part. :) Thanks for sharing ideas for both cards and scrapbooking!

[Nathalie]

Loved the video and your LO even more!!!! You just put this page together so fast I am in awe (I am the slowest scrapbooker out there I think!)... Thank you for the inspiration;)

[Linda L]

Yaaaay have just found your blog...I've looked for one over the years but figured you didn't blog. Soooo glad you now are. LOVE your work big time!!! Thanks for all the inspiration. You are the best of the best!!

[Carla]

Awe...your little guy is so cute and he's a blondie now! Noticed that right away! Love this LO and especially the one from the new CK! Wow!
Loved your HA entry today...love all those videos! The tree stamp that you used today is favorite too and I've made so many cards the last few weeks with them. And the card on HA today was just gorgeous...love the green and blue and those clear tags are something I need. TFS!!

[Louise]

Can I just say that I like your hair shorter? It looks fresh and fun and doesn't weigh down so much. Love the bob! The pic on the HA blog with that cool heart necklace is very flattering. OK, back to business...the cards and pages are super cute. I always learn so much from your videos.
Louise

[Dayami]

I dont get tired of saying the same thing over and over. You are the best scrapbooker out there!!! Every time I see a video I learn something new! Versa ink & chalk?!!! Awesome, girl!!!
Dayami

[Susy]

I love your videos and I love the way you display the finished product directly underneath so I can see it as I watch the video, makes for lots of "ahh haaa" moments

[Robyn W.]

Love that page Jen! ((And thanks for the shout-out! :) :)

Also - great videos up at Hero too - all your stuff is always so fab! Hugs!

[melanie]

I love, love, love seeing you scrapbook. I could sit here all day!!
Wonderful!!!

xo

[Shannon]

I'm so happy you have a blog. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us :)

[Is@ from France]

Hello, I'm very addictive to your blog, videos and inspiring ideas ;o) I have just make some cards with Versamark and chalks (love this "old" technique ;o)If you're curious (and had a little time ;o) you can see just here : http://espacecreatifvc.canalblog.com/archives/2008/04/14/8811770.html
thanks a lot for sharing all your creativity ;o) Is@ de Belley in France