BUST YOUR BACKGROUNDS! 15 Ideas for Using Mixed Media Backgrounds in Clean & Simple Cards [2024/112]

[@cindyellis765]

Good heavens, your videos are more useful and informative than almost ALL the other content presenter shows. Thank you for all your sharing and work.❣️❣️

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! x

[@debbiedeas]

This was really good! When you first started sorting through the backgrounds I was a bit skeptical because the designs aren’t exactly my style…or at least I thought they weren’t. I absolutely loved almost every card! The ones I didn’t love, I still have a great appreciation for. It’s a great reminder that when crafting to try new things and if something doesn’t seem quite right…keep going. I really admire your creativity.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@Cuttlebuglover]

I use the poly bags I put my finished cards in, to store the card panel with the bits I’ve trimmed off, in case I want a little bit to add to the design. Off to sort my backgrounds while I watch this playlist. Thank you for so many good ideas, techniques and designs. ❤️

[@nbcascards]

That's a great idea!

[@wendywell4864]

Yay!! I stopped the video to say how much I needed your organized approach to a problem that has been overwhelming me. Recently I have been going through boxes of unfinished /unused backgrounds and embellishments that I have made and chucking things that no longer appeal to me but I still have so much that I hate the thought of starting anything new. Will rewatch this video and take note of the methods you used. Thank you so much!

[@nbcascards]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know.

[@caroleEvans2020]

Wow!!!Such brilliant ideas. I especially liked the fractured card as was wanting to buy a die for it. But seeing this fab video, I won’t need to! Thanks so much for all the different ways to use up scraps. Also I have one of those rulers that I use to pencil in straight lines, but never thought to use it to line up like on the stamp card, so thanks for another idea!! Xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@kdbhoney]

These are fabulous! Ty for sharing ways to use up all those beautiful pieces! Even just organizing the way you showed allows for creativity to flourish! 😍🤩😍

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

What a great idea for organizing the scraps. And then they are ready to use. Then sweet ways to use them.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Natalie. This is a fantastic video. Your ideas are great. Thanks so much for all the inspiration. Get well hugs to your mum. Hugs to you. ❤❤❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonhunt6758]

So many beautiful ideas! This could have been 5 stand alone videos! Thank you Nathalie for sharing all you time and creativity with us!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@peachpiano]

Good grief, what incredibly clever ideas. Even the first suggestion to organise left over bits of paper was excellent!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! :)

[@anniefaint6373]

You are so inspirational with all these lovely card ideas ,,,.xxxx ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Annie!

[@angelaf5040]

New subscriber here! Hello from Kansas City, Missouri USA 🤗 I have been in a 5+ week slump. I watch hours of videos a day and this is the first one in ages that made me feel it was worth the pain to make it to the craft room to play a bit! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!!

[@nbcascards]

You got this! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. x

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

You magically appeared on my feed! Thank you for these awesome ideas and cards made… 🥰💜✨🙏🏾🎵 Definitely new subbie!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you on board. x

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Great ideas for using up background bits & pieces! thanks so much Natalie,Ann.x

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome, Ann!

[@SusanHemingway]

Wow, an embarrassment of riches! So many great ideas. They are all wonderful, and I especially love your first suggestion of organizing leftover backgrounds, bits and pieces. That makes them so much more accessible and less overwhelming.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! :)

[@sharonedwards777]

Wonderful ideas Natalie!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shays_creations]

I never used the star dies but tonight I will. I have so many sticky papers just sitting there. I love it. I even have the earth like one. We might love the same store.

[@nbcascards]

Have fun!

[@jackieboyd7506]

So many great ideas and you are a brilliant teacher.thnak you for your Fantastic videos xx

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@margaritagerman]

What a talented, generous heart! You share so freely, not charging for classes. Your videos are Always top notch. New subbie. You are a treasure!!!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say so. x

[@rowenabrady6279]

i never thought of using a blending tool to put glue on intricate die cuts. you saved me a lot of time with this trick.😄

[@nbcascards]

Fab!

[@greenegirlsstudio101]

I am so happy that I found you! Fantastic ideas, thank you so very much for sharing this wealth of information!💜💜💜

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

I don't know how you manage to come up with so many amazing ideas Natalie! I have done a couple of these ideas, but there are so many other ideas here that has given me so much inspiration. Great tip, using the die cut background to inlay all those tiny pieces in the Happy Birthday background card. I just love how you use metallic die cuts on some of the cards. They are usually my favourite ones too, so I must use metallic die cuts more! As ever, TFS and always inspiring. Have a good evening. Hazel x 👍

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Hazel! So glad my videos resonate with you. x

[@Muffysmom]

The fractured card was my favorite but they are all wonderful, thanks so much for all the ideas 😊 I have lots and lots of backgrounds piling up.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@kimjahns2238]

Great ideas, and beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Thank you so much! :)

[@kathyroberts9703]

Wonderful ideas! Not the typical strip solution as we see in most “scrap” videos! They have there place but you provided some that I hadn’t seen before! TFS!

[@nbcascards]

Fab! Glad you found something new here. x

[@ritabrandow1318]

Thank you for the great ideals. I have some sisters in the Lord and they want me teach them . I am looking forward to it. We are in our 60, 70 and 80 age group. We are young at heart ❤️ 💙 💜

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lynnehill8635]

I think the main tip I got from this video is using gold cardstock for the accent points!! They look so great! Time for me to do some die- cutting, I think. ❤ Fab video as always. Thanks.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you found a useful idea! Thanks for watching. x

[@michelegourd5742]

Natalie, this was so very helpful!! You are so creative!! I have a lot of grounds just sitting around and now I have lots of ideas for them!! You are amazing!!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Such lovely cards & so many stash busting ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@CMason-yr9ks]

They are all great. The diamond quilt pattern is my fav. Your video has a punch of something for every card maker and scrapbook pages. Thanks!💜

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@paulawray6210]

Really great ideas! Now if only you would come to Michigan and organize all my backgrounds and scraps! 😏

[@nbcascards]

LOL! Thanks. x

[@JaneHowell-y7b]

Great idea to sort your scraps and I also liked the gold embellishments

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@molossergirl2]

Thank you, Natalie, so many inspirational ideas my creative head is on fire! I loved everything, but especially the final masterboard, it could be a life-saver when my creative mojo goes missing! Thank you x

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! The collage masterboard is great for reigniting crafty mojo. It doesn't take much energy but it can spark lots of ideas. x

[@molossergirl2]

@@nbcascards Absolutely, so many possibilities, thanks again! x

[@CraftingMyWorld]

I think this is my most favourite video on how to turn backgrounds into cards. I love that it uses products that I already have in my stash or that I can easily substitute - and that you're not selling new products. So creative and really love the cards that you made. Thank you so much❤😊

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!

[@allisonjames2923]

Absolutely beautiful cards & great techniques!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Allison! x

[@reneasmith1588]

Oh, my goodness! I love the look of inlay diecuts but hate the process! That happy birthday background method is brilliant!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@kko52200]

Such beautiful cards and wonderful ideas to use scraps! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@gailgohrick5836]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your many ideas all packed into one video!!! Thanks!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@maureenmahurin1673]

Those are some great ideas! Thank you for sharing all of these ideas! Your backgrounds were really beautiful too! I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janetlunn9502]

Amazing ideas!!! I have already sorted out my pile before I got to the end of the video. Thank you so much ❤

[@nbcascards]

Fab! I hope it helps you get some good use out of them. x

[@robynjacobson7760]

Excellent ideas, very nice cards!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@debraolm7104]

SAVED FOR THOSE STUCK DAYS!!!! Outstanding ideas 'nd CARDS!!!!TFS

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@shazinoz]

Stunning Natalie, saved to my "Do This!" Crafty list ❤❤❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Shaz! x

[@alisondavy7915]

As always, watching you is a good use of my time! I love your first tip of tidying the backgrounds up by cutting them down, to useable sizes.I’m much more likely to not to throw bits out.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊 I find it so much easier to choose and use bits when they're neat, tidy and accessible. x

[@vickitgibbs]

One of the most useful videos ever for using backgrounds, which I love making. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimberlywalker280]

Really enjoyed your video....my favorite was the diamond background....I now know what to do with these dies. Thanks!😃

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@cardsbycolie]

Wow!!! Sooooo many great examples. You really gave us a lot of inspiration...TFS💜🎨

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lorraineeason3756]

I came across this channel by just browsing. What a great way for scraps/ backgrounds. Thank you so much for sharing and I have subscribed. Great ideas. Cheers. PS All the cards you had made are really lovely.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@robynneighbour5196]

Love ur 3rd 'torn edge' cards ....gorgeous colours

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@jeannefentress1814]

You always impress me with your creativity. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gaidenyer4619]

Wow Natalie you blow my mind with the ideas you come up with. There are so many things you have done that I want to try. Thank you for all your tips and videos you do for us. I look forward to watching them every day. 😊

[@nbcascards]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching. x

[@donnagoodner8545]

I look forward to all your videos! I’m so great full you share with us! Much love and joy!❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! Much love and joy to you too. x

[@michelecoffey9036]

wow-so many gorgeous cards. My favourite is No 12 = the fractured card.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@jensarttitude2794]

Wonderfully talented. I appreciate a video WITHOUT the stamped cartoons/animals and coloring markers! I like clean and simple and these were ALL tastefully done. Thank you. New subscriber here.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@christinesmith989]

Awesome video with so many ideas to use our scrap stash! Thank you so much. I love all the cards by the way. xxx💖💖💖

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@margvideo]

Oh my word!! What a fantastic video!!!! So many ideas and such inspiration!!!! Thank you so much ❤️xx

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! :)

[@juliebrown3409]

Absolutely love these ideas … great cards … I’ll definitely dig out my many backgrounds and have a play creating cards! 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Have fun!

[@summer5851]

Natalie, fantastic ideas for backgrounds and scraps! Yesterday I was just looking through my drawer of such, trying to figure out how to use them. I ended up putting them back in the drawer and walking out of my craft studio, thinking to myself, I figure out what to do with bits and pieces later. To my surprise sitting here this morning having coffee and your vid popped up on my news feed. Yaaaay for me to have your wonderful helpful ideas to use up all those backgrounds and scraps! I'm now happy to be one of your new subs! Beautiful cards Natalie, tfs!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Have fun with your scraps. x

[@hemulen2624]

Hi Natalie. I sorted out all my backgrounds and panels at the weekend so next stop is to use them. Thanks for the inspiration. You are brilliant.

[@nbcascards]

Fab! Have fun. X

[@zeldaackerman4394]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ginak921]

That was fantastic to watch with so many ideas.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@faithtester2217]

What a lot of ideas! I was fascinated by the way the pops of gold brought everything together.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@VickiConway-p3z]

Thanks for all these beautiful ideas. I'm in awe of your creativity. ❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ssquilts]

Perfect video for me today - I need to clear up all the paper in my work area and this gives me a good productive reason to do so

[@nbcascards]

Wonderful! Enjoy your crafty time. x

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Wow! SO many great ideas! You always impress me with your creativity. TFS -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sarah! x

[@maryhano1966]

Absolutely Fabulous! Thank you!❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@bluemac9476]

Wonderful video Natalie! Thank you for all the great ideas. No-one would stop before the end, I'm certain. So many ideas. Now to start sorting the backgrounds first! ❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@beryledwards4407]

Absolutely fantastic idea's thankyou for sharing 😊❤

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@debbiegivan6986]

Love your peaceful music!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@triciakaplan5201]

FABULOUS VIDEO! All of your ideas are so wonderful and each of your cards came out so beautifully! I cannot wait to try some of these ideas with my scraps!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@jkaboo]

One of the best ideas videos I've seen! I want to try them right now and that says a lot!!! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Great! Have fun. X

[@gailrodgers3079]

I learn so much from each of your videos. Thank you. Such terrific ideass. I have plenty of stuff for card making but with chronic poor health I have only limited energy to be crafting and your ideas take so little time.

[@nbcascards]

I’m glad you find them helpful. x

[@rc1313]

Have to save this one. So many great ideas and tips. Thank you 😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lindaeuclide5719]

Loved this video. So many wonderful ideas.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@ginagibson8600]

Awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing them with us. 😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@JH-wd7ul]

Oh my gosh! Wonderful ideas!!! Fabulous cards!!! I came across your channel about 2 months ago and immediately subscribed. I plan to watch each and every one of your videos as time allows. Thank you for all the inspiration! 🩷👍💡

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! You're more than welcome. x

[@janasher4940]

+ What a great video. Loved all the ideas. I have a lot of papers I've made and they make the best unique cards.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@DeniseTrainor-m6k]

Amazing tutorial with brilliant ideas. Love your simple and straight forward way of teaching. Thank you x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@deborahcoram6793]

Thank you for such useful ideas for scraps! I could do this for the next six months to use my scraps! 😂

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@caroleEvans2020]

I was thinking the same thing!!!😂

[@janbrad1]

Thank you! I enjoyed watching and listening to you. I will use some of your techniques tonight.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margieshea672]

OMG this was brilliant! Just pulled out my box of backgrounds to see what I can pull together. Thank you sooo much.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agnesoneal7816]

These were Fabulous 🤗

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@whoooami2090]

So many great and fantastic ideas; thank you!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@silverfoodie5305]

Well done! Excellent video with so many creative ideas! Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you very much!

[@thaydiygirl]

New subscriber - new fan from the US- San Antonio Texas! Great video & ideas! Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for subbing!

[@DiannaCooke-nx4cb]

Amazing ideas. Thanks for your inspiration

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@pennefreeman1053]

Ty. You have such a pleasant way about you. I love your ideas.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@lauraingersoll981]

I’ve only recently discovered your channel and I’m so impressed. You have really good, usable ideas for issues that I struggle with. Well done! And Thank You so much for sharing your ideas :)

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! My pleasure! x

[@bunnytoes7200]

Terrific variety of ideas. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@daphnefowler9344]

So many great ideas tips and tricks, loved the video thank you so much xxxx

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bettyswinford5886]

What a wonderful video you made.Thank you for all these ideas.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@kathyreed6841]

What a great video for inspiration on using up stuff! Also good if you're mojo has gone on holiday.

[@nbcascards]

Great idea!!

[@kerriegood1046]

It is so much fun to see so many new ideas. Was really drawn to many of your color combos. Love seeing new videos from you. Thanxs so much .

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

WOW! So many terrific ideas. Thank you, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@terrie1226]

Fantastic technique & ideas...great looking cards....TFS

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@shirleyeames-rk9wd]

Such fantastic ideas. I loved the guidance for organizing scraps first. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@margenorris13]

This was absolutely wonderful. I was so impressed with the whole video. Good job!

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Just what I needed. Thanks for all the great ideas Natalie!!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LynneM-pq4zn]

Wonderful video - Thanks so much! 🤗

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@louiseadams5437]

Best video using scraps I’ve seen brilliant save this and subscribe

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Louise! x