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Let’s Get Hopping #19 – DIY Backgrounds

April 4, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge 7 Comments

Let’s Get Hopping today and share an abundance of DIY Backgrounds. I’m sharing some Tropical Chic in my creation today and hope that you’ll enjoy my offering.

If you’ve hopped on over from the fabulous Alicia Yap, then you’ll have already been spoiled to some fabulous inspiration. Either way, welcome to an abundance of DIY Background inspiration with Let’s Get Hopping.

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Ever made that project and found yourself short of the background or patterned paper?  Today we are sharing our ideas for how you can create your own usable backgrounds.

I knew I wanted to do a spot of random stamping, but I wanted something that looked rich and bang on trend. Adding some gold heat embossing to your background, adds a touch of opulence and richness. I was amazed at just how quickly and easily this project came together.

Tropical Chic Gold Heat Embossed DIY Background by Artisan Design Team Member 2019, Mikaela Titheridge, UK Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Supplies available through my online store 24/7

Firstly I stamped the larger leaves in Versamark and heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. I loved how these turned out.

Stamping on a dark card base

To enable the colour of the other images to stand out, I first stamped them in Whisper White before over stamping in the relevant colour. You will find the use of a Stamp-a-mi-jig helpful here. I used both Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller leaf and Lovely Lipstick Ink for the flower. The colours worked so well together.

Tropical Chic Gold Heat Embossed DIY Background by Artisan Design Team Member 2019, Mikaela Titheridge, UK Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Supplies available through my online store 24/7

A little more gold was added to this card, in the sequins, both singularly and on a string before a simple Birthday sentiment.

This dark DIY Background is something that we’re seeing out there in stores. It was fun recreating this look with Ink and embossing powder.

Lets Get Hopping with Mikaela Titheridge, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oiINK Pen

Now be sure to take a look at what the lovely Jennifer Frost has in store for us. She is super talented and I feel sure she’ll have something fabulous to share.

I hope you have enjoyed my offering today and that you’ll perhaps give this style a go. Enjoy!

Mikaela Titheridge, UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Stampin' Up! Products available through my online shop 24/7

 

 

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  1. Nina McMillan says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:39 am

    Gorgeous technique!

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  2. Eva Pottsova says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:52 am

    beautiful background, Mikaela. I wouldn’t think of stamping over the white image. Do you wait for it to dry first? Stamp-a-ma-jig is one of my favourite tools. I use it a lot, Always have it handy at classes, wowing people when then need to restamp an image.

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  3. Alicia says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:50 am

    Oh my! This is absolutely DIVINE!!! ?

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  4. Alicia says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:50 am

    Oh my! This is absolutely DIVINE!!! ?

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  5. Tanya Rees says

    April 4, 2019 at 6:43 am

    Oh my goodness Mikaela that is a stunning background. You certainly had me thinking “How did she do that??” The minute I saw your card.

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  6. Tracy Bish says

    April 4, 2019 at 11:35 pm

    Awesome card Mikaela, I think I may have to give this a try, love how it looks on a dark background!

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  7. shelly wadge says

    April 7, 2019 at 8:43 am

    THis is just stunning Mikaela! reminds me of beautiful wallpaper

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