6 QUICK & Easy Card Background Ideas - Handmade!

[@kirriesummers5219]

You know, Therese I just can't keep up with you, lol. Every video is filled with wonderful cards, new techniques, older techniques I've forgotten about and incredible tools, stamps etc. That does not and will not stop me from watching and learning. Every card here has taught me something. Thank you and crafty hugs. 🤗🇨🇦💕

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Kirrie, I think backgrounds are so underrated lol.

[@barbhousner5466]

I almost always bring something with me to craft. It keeps me sane.

[@lostinpaper]

hahaha it's definitely all about our sanity Barb!

[@scrapcathy868]

A hint of mojo and lots of passion.

[@lostinpaper]

Yay! Thanks so much Cathy!

[@deejohnson827]

These backgrounds are beautiful, Therese! Photography is the only hobby I do when we're on vacation. ❤

[@lostinpaper]

How lovely Dee, it's such a wonderful hobby!

[@deejohnson827]

@@lostinpaper yes, I love it...almost as much as cardmaking...😁

[@helenf7947]

There's nothing like the simpletechniques for great interesting background on a card!!! Fun video Therese! :)

[@lostinpaper]

I know right! Actually Helen, I've had a question about the floral bouquet that I used with the watercolour stiped background. From memory I stamped this when we were at Linda's house.... my memory is dodgy, but I thought it was a Lawn Fawn image, but maybe it's one of WPlus9's.... do you happen to know??

[@barcelonachair6487]

I just love all of them. I love when you do these types of videos, you make it seem so achievable.

[@lostinpaper]

Yay! Thanks so very much!

[@CatherinesCreations7]

Gorgeous colors on your wonderful backgrounds. So glad you included the finished card projects too. Beautiful!

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Catherine, I was thinking it made more sense to show what the backgrounds could look like on a finished project.

[@maggiemiller1916]

Love the colors you used in creating the backgrounds. Thanks for the inspiration. There are times you get stuck creatively and your techniques will be used❤️

[@lostinpaper]

Yay! Thank you Maggie!

[@nicoleparmentier6579]

Great video again with beautiful bachgrounds. I also love the outdoor noise in the back with the birds 😂 it is so relaxing!

[@lostinpaper]

I also have a house being built next door at the moment so I too appreciate the birds when I can hear them lol. Thanks so much for your visit Nicole x

[@corinne1691]

Really lovely cards. I have to say that I really, really miss your Penny Black Gimme 5 videos, they were my favorites.

[@lostinpaper]

I know, me too, I just haven't the time at the moment. Glad you enjoyed this one though!

[@maxinemann2490]

When I do the smooshing technique, I like using one color and drying between layers, it gives the whole piece lots of depth. I love this color combo.

[@lostinpaper]

I totally agree, sometimes it can be scary for me to 'allow' the colours to mix, I'm obviously a control freak lol.

[@nancyprobst6311]

Looks like a fun day in the craft room! The backgrounds are wonderful and made awesome cards!

[@lostinpaper]

It was, I had 'stuff' everywhere lol!

[@brendajennings5438]

Love the background ideas! Can't wait to play with them. I love the finished cards as well...beautiful. Your holiday sounds delightful...love the birds in the background. And, yes! I try to take supplies with me when I travel so I can color on the road.

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Brenda, hope you have fun with your 'backgrounds'!

[@deewilkes4727]

Beautiful cards. Really love the backgrounds and the colours you used are just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing these great techniques ❤️❤️❤️

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so much Dee!

[@juliecraig5942]

Beautiful cards Therese. Feel better.

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Julie, I am feeling much better YaY!

[@reneecassidy7279]

Great backgrounds, Therese, and the cards where beautiful!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you liked them Renee, I thought it made more sense to show how the backgrounds could look on a card design rather than 'just being a background'... though there is nothing wrong with that lol.

[@kathyeddy]

Wow, you sure whipped these out in a jiffy and they are all lovely!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you liked them Kathy!

[@valsfaves787]

Great techniques and fabulous cards. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Val!

[@amyswares]

I used to bring my copics along and color depending on the type of trip but sometimes I don't feel like lugging them around lol. Beautiful backgrounds and cards friend!!

[@lostinpaper]

I hear you, I take very little now and 'make do', usually it's just something to colour and if I don't feel like it then it doesn't matter. Thanks so much for your lovely visit here today my friend x

[@sheronegolf7642]

I love all the backgrounds, I do struggle to decide what I want to do. Looking forward to more ideas. I haven't been on a vacation in years, so I don't know if I would take something with me or not. I'm afraid Americans don't have a good track record for taking our vacations. We usually use that time for fixing up the house, getting caught up on gardening or putting on a new roof. lol

[@lostinpaper]

Ooh, I love to go on holidays, but it's also fabulous to get things done around the house that have been staring at me for years lol. We are lucky we have a camper trailer so we can head off for just a few days if we want.... it's been a little lacking lately as our borders were closed and now it hasn't stopped raining lol. We have plans for a short trip in June. Wish us luck! So happy to hear that you like the backgrounds Sheron, I've got a few more ideas coming soon! (ish) lol.

[@stellaolejar9007]

Therese, these simple but lovely backgrounds are great. You know we truly do overthink our crafting process. Thank you for inspiring and sharing with us. It is so appreciated. Enjoy your weekend.

[@lostinpaper]

I'm so glad you enjoyed these Stella, I really had such a fun time making them!

[@bonniewalter8609]

Hello! I recently found your channel. I love your videos. I also find you quite humorous and your laugh makes me laugh. 😀 Thank your for sharing your creativity!

[@lostinpaper]

A HUGE Welcome to you Bonnie, I am so happy you are here and finding inspiration, there are over 1000 videos here (with some quite old ones for a real laugh). Hope you find something you like! don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

[@helenpowell6491]

love these cards & colour combinations. You always make it look so simple

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Helen, these colours together make me so very happy!

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

SO lovely, the bg made from strips of paper was my fave but everything was also my fave.k. The aqua and celery colours, mwah!

[@lostinpaper]

I agree, these colours together make me happy too!

[@rhondahuggins9542]

Gorgeous color combinations!🤩 I have likely said so before (am at the age where I am forgetting who I've told 'that' story to🤪)...I am a serial crafter, so there's usually some project in a bag that is accompanying me. And it's always a production when I arrive and when I leave.😅 I do love the backgrounds. I need to get busy...Thank you, Therese💚

[@lostinpaper]

hahaha 'Serial Crafter' it sounds serious lol. But I totally understand, it's what we are and what we do! Thanks so much Rhonda, I hope you found some inspiration here!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Therese. These backgrounds are awesome. Thanks so much. 😊

[@lostinpaper]

So glad you like them Brendaelaine!

[@lynnehill8635]

I really love how you have elevated the backgrounds once you assemble the cards. I enjoy making backgrounds ready to use for when I need to make some cards in a hurry.

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Lynne, I thought that I needed to include what the backgrounds could look like on cards, because they are not necessarily the focal point anymore.

[@careena8242]

What absolutely stunning backgrounds (and cards!). I'm really creatively 'stuck' right now, but I think I'll go and make a bunch of backgrounds now for when I have some more inspiration - I feel like it might kickstart my mojo! Thank you.

[@lostinpaper]

That's exactly what it did for me, I hope it works for you too Careena!

[@jcparkins]

Love the backgrounds! I haven't had a holiday in so long I've forgotten what it's like :-)

[@lostinpaper]

I love holidays, even if it's only a few days I still call it a holiday lol. I hope you can find time for a break real soon my friend x

[@icardeveryone01]

Loving your colors today, Therese! Watching you create these backgrounds was really fun - and the resulting cards are fabulous! I usually do bring a little bit of coloring to do when on a road trip - and a few cards for my card-making friends I might meet along the way! Now if I could just convince my husband to take that very long flight to you - he could easily sleep the entire flight - what's the big deal?! x

[@lostinpaper]

Ooh, yes please and we could colour all day.... and they can go fishing (although I know you will want to do that too... so I'll take my colouring lol).

[@michelegourd5742]

What lovely cards!! Thanks for the ideas!! It was helpful!!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful Michele!

[@athomeink4189]

These are such beautiful cards! I l your coloring and the background techniques are soooo fun!

[@lostinpaper]

Yippee! I'm glad you like them!

[@judyiverson8639]

Thank you Therese! These are great and I'll be trying them out soon.

[@lostinpaper]

Hope you have fun with them Judy!

[@sheilagraber5577]

Love them all ❤️❤️

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Sheila!

[@bronwinbent586]

Beautiful!! Lovely ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Bronwin! 😊

[@cindyn3383]

I love all these techniques and will be using them. Thank you so much.

[@lostinpaper]

You are so welcome, I'm very happy you spent some time with me here today Cindy!

[@cathy3412]

Love these cards ❤️hope you are feeling ok, you don’t quite sound like yourself xx

[@lostinpaper]

I have been unwell but am on the mend now, thanks so much for asking Cathy. ps Glad you like the cards!

[@57bev]

Beautiful, simple backgrounds Therese! Your cards are wonderful! So excited for this series. Thanks for the inspiration! 🥰

[@lostinpaper]

Yippee! Thanks so much Bev!

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Fantastic ideas, Therese! I love the colors they are my absolute favorite combo. And the finished cards are awesome!💕💕💕

[@lostinpaper]

I would have to say it's one of my 'go to' colour combos too! Thanks so much x

[@cindyryan1184]

Love these backgrounds Therese! Great inspiration for us “over-thinkers!” I also love hearing the birds in the background…how wonderful to be creative with such soothing background sound! ❣️

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Cindy, I must say that sometimes the birds can get quite loud, especially when it rains lol.

[@Norma45]

Great ideas Therese. Currently on holidays and brought some colouring to do if time permits. But sure is hard when splashing gin the pool 😊

[@lostinpaper]

Ooh, your holiday sounds perfect. Wishing you the most wonderful time x

[@stampinwithsafia]

Loved watching this! Great video

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Safia!

[@andreasanders6737]

they look 👍

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Andrea

[@traceylandt9026]

So beautiful Therese. Love all of these backgrounds. Honestly, it has been so long since I’ve been on holidays, I cannot remember! 😂 Thank you for reminding us of these fabulous techniques. Take care. T x

[@lostinpaper]

I'm thinking you may have to have a holiday my friend, remember if you come this way to pop in for a visit!

[@wendy8184]

Super!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Wendy! Cheers!

[@TheAjjupiter]

Cool backgrounds. If I took anything with me it would be cross-stitch or crochet. less supplies to haul around.

[@lostinpaper]

I haven't cross-stitched in a hundred years..... I used to love it, now it's ALL papercraft for me. That's now kinda a lie isn't it? I am really enjoying playing with the Cricut too!

[@TheAjjupiter]

@@lostinpaper I love your Cricut videos. I recently bought a new Cricut. Having so much fun. Mine was 20 years old. Still used the overlays and cartridges. I cross stitched for years and just quit doing it. Didn't pick it up for 15 years or more. Since I got back into it, I constantly have a project or several going. I think I'm enjoying it more now than when I was younger.

[@lostinpaper]

@@TheAjjupiter The new Cricut and program are so easy to use, I used to have a Klik N Kut and it was a dinosaur and you needed a degree to use their design area lol.