Bokeh Tags - New Technique!

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In todays video I will be showing you how to create Bokeh backgrounds. Its fun and easy to do and looks very effective.
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If you’d like more ideas for Tags, I have a Playlist here: Tags: kzbin.info/aero/PLa4DmufZajsbTG5TmFn5euc4XM5qMCHzd

[@brendadavisscrapitydoda1284]

Hello Nina I love your new technique and I love your tags you did a beautiful job I hope that you're having a wonderful day hugs and much love always 😋💓🌈🌞🌷🌹☀️💞

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Brenda. Glad you like this technique. It’s one I’ve used many times since. Hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

I love this background style. There are 2 white stamp pads I can suggest to you that are great... one is the Umbrella crafts White Pigment ink pad and the other is he Memento Luxe "Wedding Dress" ink pad. Both are great!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for the recommendations Stacy. Really disappointed with the one I used!

[@rozenart5768]

Pink Poodle Crafts thank you for the idea!!

[@starlaarts9385]

I am glad that you shared with us how to use this art photography technique in our backgrounds

[@justinakavanagh3058]

I love it when people come up with inexpensive ideas. Thank You. Bokeh Tags turned out beautiful. Thanks for the tip about white StazOn.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

ThAnks for your lovely comment. Happy crafting 💕

[@tuthillg]

Love the effect of the Bokeh technique. The background looks so 3D and textured! Seems so easy! Gorgeous! TFS, Nina!

[@kmwwrench]

What a great use of something that would usually end up in the trash. Lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kathy. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@heatherherrmann1777]

WOWWWW I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve this idea!!!! What a classy and elegant looking tag!

[@vvallflower79]

Your tags were so simple and easy to make but so pretty. I love the look of the bokeh.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jacqueline!

[@englishsweetpea]

I really like the bokeh backgrounds. I really love the multiple mounts. It really looks well finished. Gorgeous ideas as always. Thank you! xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Holly. I think I’ll be experimenting with bokeh more as its really effective ❤️

[@bethannduprey5245]

Hi Nina, These tags are so beautiful. Bokeh is a new technique for me. I am so glad you shared it with us. I can't wait to try it. One of the many things I love about your videos is you help us to look for possibilities everywhere (a paper pad's cover page for example). TFS!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for your lovely comment as always Bethann, I really appreciate it ❤️

[@karenlusby6230]

You used several products new to me as I have avoided ‘mixed media’ videos. I will have to open my mind to new techniques as these are truly beautiful. Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much a Karen. You can also do this with a thin layer of white paint or gesso if you don’t have ink. Just don’t use too much paint. Happy Creating 💕

[@dorothykovak4900]

Beautiful bokeh effects on your backgrounds! Best technique I’ve seen yet. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Dorothy. I hope you will enjoy tomorrows too ❤️

[@mariawhiddon]

I do like this Bokeh technique. The pictures were a lucky find. These tags are gorgeous.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Maria 😊

[@marilynrhyno9630]

Beautiful tags! I love that you used the cover picture from your paper pad, fabulous idea!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marilyn ❤️

[@LynneWilliams101]

The backgrounds are fabulous and can't wait to give them a go. Thank you so much Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynne and enjoy ❤️

[@W._Langman]

What a fabulous technique. Lovely bubbles😊 And brilliant idea to use those images. Fabulous😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Weenie. Its quite effective isn’t it 😊

[@Weasel0539]

I want to try this. I love the bokeh effect in photography. I like that the white circles are very pale and misty and not too solid looking.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Angie. Great to see you tried it with your £1 pigment ink pad. You achieved great results 💜

[@maoosterman]

Oh I love the bokeh effect. I'm going to have to try it once I pick up a white ink. TFS Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mary Ann. Looking at the comments, it will work with gesso too ❤️

[@jeanneshirley5982]

The directions to the Staz On ink say to ink it before every use. So you are only inking it for what you are working on at the moment. It does go a little more quickly but it stays put like it says very well. Loved the video, learned something new, THANKS!

[@marie-lauredechauton6756]

Superbes créations tout en harmonie! Merci pour cette nouvelle belle source d'inspiration!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Merci beaucoup 💕

[@mmonr]

Absolutely beautiful tags! Your swap partner is going to be delighted. Love the focal images. -Marsha from Texas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marsha. I hope so ❤️

[@cyndiwebb1143]

Love this♥️

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

You do such a good job on combining colors. These are fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks So much Deborah ❤️

[@flyingdutchbird]

Lovely tags, I love using Distress Oxides, they blend so well! For white ink, I would recommend to try Hero Arts Unicorn White, not only does it have a great name ;) it also stamps well, is really juicy and covers great; I find it to be true white. It does stay wet a while, especially on paint or other non-porous surfaces, so be careful not to smear. I tend to dry it with a heat tool, which takes a while but does work.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for this recommendation. I think I will go for this as its been recommended by others too ❤️

[@MrsAlabama]

Hi Nina I love this technique!!! It looks great!!! TFS!!! Happy Crafting!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pauline!

[@edwigeviel430]

Those tags are simply gorgeous ! This technique is really effective, tfs !

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edwige!

[@jackieelliott2913]

Lovely tags this week. I love the bokeh technique as it gives a lovely blended back ground. I gave up with the stazon white ink pad, I just use white acrylic paint and a round blending tool, remembering to use light layers and build up the depth of colour.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jackie. I’m going to try it with paint and gesso. The Stazon has gone in the bin!

[@crhaddock4132]

This is lovely! Thank you for taking your time to show us so many beautiful techniques!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cindy ❤️

[@ClareCreationsAL]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique!!! I’ve seen it done with colors of ink but never white. I LOVE the white bc it gives a truer impression of the bokeh of lights that happens in photography. I’m immediately about the StazOn white ink pad. I’ve had one for years that I’ve never used that is still in the package. And I have a reinker. I’m definitely doing this technique, so I may just us the reinker on my craft mat instead of an ink pad. Thank you so much for this tutorial! And I LOVE the images you used!!!! I’ll have to find some online somewhere! Stunning tags!!! Thank you so much!! Hugs!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Leslie. This ink pad needs inking up after every single impression. The metallic gold and silver are the same and thats why they come with the reinkers as they wouldn’t work without them. I am not impressed with any of them and would certainly not buy them again. I’ve ordered the distress picket fence and I’ll let you know how I get on with that. 🤞it works much better 🤞 hugs xxx

[@celiawalker1828]

I've never heard of this technique (or the word bokeh)! It certainly gives a beautiful effect and seemingly so easy too! Off to give it a go! 😀 Thank you once again for introducing me to yet another great way to create a beautiful background! 😁 xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Celia, enjoy ❤️

[@ruthannmolyneaux6433]

I’m enjoying your art/craft work very much. Looking forward to more.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Ruth. Much appreciated 💕

[@elvisisabigsweetie]

I've always loved photos with the Bokeh look and now I know how to create it, thanks to you! Your tags are beautiful, really lovely! Hugs, Debra

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debra, its cool isn’t it ❤️. Hugs xxxx

[@rozenart5768]

Soooo lovely!!! Tfs

[@kimarieandrews6565]

This is a fantastic idea! Tfs!

[@janewebster7661]

Very nice . Like the images. Never thought of using the cover images. Will have to give it a go. Thanks for all your wonderful 💡

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, they were too nice to throw away 💕

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Wonderful tags!

[@melaniebrown747]

These are great Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel xx

[@pattybover3357]

These are so lovely, but I really love the ones in your demos!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Patty ❤️

[@dianeescoffier8652]

Bokeh--wait, what? I had to look the term up...LOL...but it is a great technique! Job well done on the Bokeh tags---love the color/colours you chose. Such a nice size for the tags, also. Thank you for sharing your process once again, Ms. Nina, it seems that I am forever learning!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Diane. I am always learning too and love to share what I discover along the way ❤️

[@goldie282]

These are marvelous and I love the way you explain the process.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Theresa, thats good to hear ❤️

[@carolinethomasBF]

These are stunning Nina! Love the technique ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Caroline ❤️

[@annettealberts9611]

Lovely!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annette 😊

[@beatricecolpin8234]

awesome !! I love your tags !!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you!

[@NativeSpiritSong]

Love this, and so easy, ty

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you ❤️

[@estherchatz5477]

Oh my absolutely stunning love it 💓

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Esther!

[@esther5333]

Thanks Nina! Love this technique... my thoughts are running with ideas! Your tags are beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Esther ❤️

[@purplefairy1]

Oooo what a lovely technique! 💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you!

[@sherrireeves8110]

Stunning! Love the way these turned out!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherri ❤️

[@angelanagel1569]

Love the technique! XX

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Angela 😊

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

These are beautiful.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rae 😊

[@vickidip]

Really easy but very effective, love all your work. Thank you

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Vicki 😊

[@alisabarott]

Thanks for the ideas! Love this.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alisa!

[@sybilgrieco5592]

Love these! You always spark my creativity.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sybil ❤️

[@karenlynn1956]

Great tags, I’d never seen this technique before.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Is ‘t it fun ❤️

[@artcraftjournals]

Love the technique and tags. Sue 🌸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue ❤️

[@madebymartha]

These are fabulous-can’t wait to try!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martha ❤️

[@sanniekroeze1766]

beautiful !!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sannie 😊

[@susiemartin8172]

Great looking. Love this

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susie!

[@EarthlyJoys-LMG]

These are wonderful, enjoying!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks you 😊

[@lechat8736]

Wonderful tags, great inspiration as always :)) Thanks a lot!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you!

[@gloriaburns2854]

Love your tags😊😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Gloria 😊

[@cathiyool3971]

Beautiful Tag Nina, stunning. 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cathi 😘

[@rhondachapman3688]

These are fabulous Nina, thank you for sharing 💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rhonda!

[@andreamaiorana8490]

What a great technique!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Andrea 😊

[@clarechambers8393]

Gorgeous tags!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Clare!

[@janehumphreys402]

You made reference to this video on the video you posted on Sunday. I so enjoyed that video and the bokeh technique. This video is absolutely stunning with those images from cover.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, the image went with the background beautifully didn’t it 💕

[@jeannebeam3042]

Love your tags, Nina!! The images are awesome... Thanks for sharing!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jeanne ❤️

[@kazeekins1]

Fabulous Nina . xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay, glad you enjoyed it xx

[@Scrapitydoodah]

These look really cool. Love the images you found

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you ❤️

[@andreabourke1433]

Fabulous tags Nina, thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Andrea!

[@stephaniemcclaran967]

These are fabulous ! TFS :)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank youn☺️

[@HeidiLilley]

these are so very cool! love this background technique. thanks.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Heidi!

[@susanjones7872]

Beautiful tags! Awesome technique! Thank you for sharing Nina! ♡

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan!

[@scrappidoodle]

I love this technique and last used it a while ago. I used a Brilliance white ink pad, by the way, and it seemed to work well. Thank you for sharing Nina. x

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Love that bokeh process. Really makes a gorgeous background. Beautiful tags!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. I really do enjoy using this technique 💕

[@Michelle-artist]

What a fun technique! Your tags are lovely...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Michelle!

[@JH-wd7ul]

(Referred to this video from your 2022 Valentine's Themed Bokeh video, which I loved!) Since I've viewed the recent video, I know that you are already familiar with Hero Arts Unicorn White, which is my favorite. 😊 This background is so dreamy and beautiful! And what a brilliant idea to recycle the cover of your mixed media pad. I will definitely be using this bokeh technique very soon! Janet💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet, I have used this technique over and over as it’s so beautiful. I hope you will enjoy it too 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia 👍

[@thelmagerdes3475]

I love your tags. I can’t wait to try out this technique myself.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Thelma!

[@ednamorgan7827]

These are so lovely. I'm definitely going to have a go. Thank you, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna, its a fun technique isn’t it ❤️

[@brendawalrath8369]

I always enjoy your videos. Thank for sharing your knowledge.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Brenda 💕

[@sherrywright6634]

These are wonderful. Love them. I will have to give this a try. You always inspire me Nina! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry ❤️

[@loripadilla669]

Love your tags Nina. The bokeh technique makes a wonderful background. I'm looking forward to giving it a try. Love your focal images too, never know where you might find inspiration.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I was so glad to be able to use them. Enjoy ❤️

[@heathertucker7056]

Love this technique, trying this! Lovely tags!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Heather, isn’t it fun!

[@ashphoenix5447]

Absolutely lovely Nina. I really enjoyed this and they turned out so very pretty! TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Ash ❤️

[@annefaint6127]

These are lovely Nina , and I love this technique must give it a try ,,,xxxx 🌻🌼🌺🌸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Annie xxxxxx ❤️

[@RozWilloughby]

Awesome tags Nina...the Stampin Up white pad lasts forever

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Roz. I’ll look that one up ❤️

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Gorgeous tags! Love the bokeh technique and look it gives a project! TFS!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Roberta!

[@sheilacross5236]

Nina, these are so lovely, I haven't heard of this technique before and will certainly try it. Fab way of using those images too ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sheila!

[@heathergetson5349]

Gorgeous tags. Love the Bokeh look and going to give it a try.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Heather. Happy creating 💕

[@donnabennett2853]

Love these tags and the technique ..TFS !

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Donna!

[@darlenesmith515]

That's really clever using the cover to good use, thanks for sharing Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Darlene, glad you like how I used it!

[@inekesauerbier5861]

What a gorgeous technique! Need yo try soon.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you ❤️

[@alsoarty1]

Oh I like that a lot! Tfs.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 😊

[@debbiedunham5204]

Awesome tags! Love this technique! Hugs xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. Hugs xxx

[@tararoberts183]

Love these tags, Nina! But I had to laugh because with the sweater and over-sized gloves you were really reminding me of Freddy Krueger!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh my gosh I know!!! Good heavens above 😂😂😂

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

wonderful Nina, I love the bokeh method you came up with.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Dawn!

[@thegypsy1968]

I am in love with this technique!! Brilliant!!! totally gonna try this..thanks for sharing Hugs from North Carolina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Gina, isn’t it fun!

[@meretet.2856]

Beautiful backgrounds!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Merete!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina. I’ve just watched this again, great technique and I really love 💕 all off those tags they’re so awesome and beautiful. xx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much dear Mags ❤️😘 xxx