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Another background idea, a video and a special guest!

Welcome back! Today, I am so excited to showcase a project from an awesome artist I know, but I am gonna save that surprise until the end of the post.

First, let’s talk some more about backgrounds. Here is another video! This one demonstrates a card with a simple tone-on-tone background (my favorite!) and an interesting twist.



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And backgrounds aren’t just limited to your cards, but you can also use them on your envelopes. Here are some simple ideas for decorating your envelopes with the large Hero Arts DesignBlock stamps.

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And… now for our fabulous guest artist. Donna Downey! I have known Donna for many years and just adore her and her work. We are so honored to have her create a project with Hero Arts stamps. Here is a peek at her great creation. (You can find more details on her project HERE, on Donna’s blog.) I love how in the last picture she used tree stamps as a bit of a background to her journaling block. Brilliant.

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Thank you so much, Donna!

Don’t forget to enter this week’s challenge. All you have to do is create a project with a stamped background. Show us your ideas! For more details on the contest, look HERE.

Don’t forget to stop by tomorrow for some more fun and surprises! Have a good and creative day.

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53 Responses to “Another background idea, a video and a special guest!”

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    Jackie M. said:

    I love the blog. Thanks for the video.

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    Anna said:

    This such a fantastic blog for ideas. Another great background technique for me to add to my collection. Thank you!

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    Swing card | { paper leisure } said:

    […] people! Today’s card was inspired by the Hero Arts blog club and Jennifer McGuire’s blog :D It was a very quick an easy card once I had decided on all the […]

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    Sherry said:

    that is such a cute idea, have to try it…

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    julie said:

    Oh wow just love it all

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    Beverly Boyles said:

    Thanks again for a great video Jennifer! Now I know how to make a swing card and tone on tone backgrounds! YEA!

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    peggy said:

    I love the idea of stamping the envelope. I like the tone-on-tone so it’s subtle. Cool tutorial on swing cards!

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    Rosemary said:

    What a cute card. I love the ideas and tips from the videos. I can’t wait to try this myself. Thanks for sharing the great ideas.

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    Debbie said:

    I won’t have time to stamp till the weekend and i can’t wait to try your embossed resist for backgroundss from yesterday’s video! I also enjoyed your video with Sally last week - you two were having TOO MUCH FUN!

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    Amy said:

    Cute layout! Thanks for sharing!

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