How to Create 12 Amazing Greeting Card Backgrounds with Mind Blowing Ease

[@dawnyoung9231]

Wow!!! Didn’t know you could use the white to tone down the colors. I usually throw away the paper and start again. Thank you.

[@JamesCrabtree-cp8ym]

I am so happy I saw your video today. There are so many tools I have to make beautiful backgrounds on my cards. I never thought about using them. Thank you so very much for sharing these ideas. 🤗

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@ramonalee1]

It’s backwards so that it won’t gradually twist open as you use it and then one day come spurting out on your project! It’s a good thing. I’m keeping this video in my library to refer to laypter, such great information and clear instructions. Thank you!

[@bettystanford5987]

Great techniques. Your very creative and a good teacher, too.

[@gerrearnold2917]

Really nice background choices! Love 'em all!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gerre, so glad you like them.

[@helenshelby9632]

I sure enjoy your videos and your personality.You are so much fun and I love the techniques that you share.Have a BLESSED DAY

[@simplysimplestamping]

Helen, Thank you! You too!

[@connieabc]

These are great ideas. I especially liked the background with the ice cream on it. I’ve done a similar technique with ink then the white pigment applied over a stencil.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Connie, that sounds like a fun technique.

[@maryboggan1173]

Fabulous techniques ... I have used the watercolor 'wash' with the stamped image in a darker color & loved the effect. Thank you for sharing.

[@kimberlyv3412]

Your videos are soooo wonderful. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kimberly, thank you for your sweet words.

[@sharonmiller8891]

Thank you I'm a newbie,so all you showed helps me it's just purchasing all the products. Have a great weekend,looking forward to more from your channel.

[@sairajohn713]

Good morning Miss CONNIE. Wonderful as usual...I too love the "LOVE" background...as well as the rustic look. I have every intention to try some of these. Thanks again. (From Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Saira, I am so glad you are going to try them.

[@davidpamelacampbell9878]

I take the sponge daubers when cleaning them and just stamp dots of different colors all over a piece of white cardstock. It comes out real cute and you can add sentiments, etc.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kalan7798]

You're a genius! I watch your videos over and over! Thank you so much!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathy, Wow, thank you!

[@yteldee]

Thanks for showing us these great techniques. Love the paper scrunching/inking.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Linda, I am so glad you like them.

[@TheCraftydevilSpeaks]

I have also taken a paper straw that is rolled with thick paper (the decorative ones for crafting) dampened the end slightly and dipped it in the ink pad. You get really cute hollow bubbles.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for the tip.

[@dawnyoung9231]

Pardon me if I continue to comment on this video. The happy birthday one with the use of the pencil rubber to make the dots is brilliant. I’m thinking if…maybe introducing kids to cardmaking and that would be great for them instead of using the other stamping tools I have.

[@janedorman2323]

The background stamp is wonderful. Glad you showed the difference between using the brush vs dauber.

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

Just found your channel last night! Loving all your creations, techniques and tips! I'm hooked!!

[@gloriakoch4764]

Kim, I like this technique, as using this stencil stuff.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gloria, thanks for watching.

[@mstawksalot5141]

Connie, you are a fabulous teacher. Thank you for this great vid.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ms Tawksalot, Glad it was helpful!

[@annettedubois2998]

Very nice job love all your 12 cards super job love to watch you are a great card maker thank

[@verobeier]

As always I love learning from you Connie!!!!

[@wendyzilli9735]

I love these ideas. Thank you for sharing❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

Wendy, you are very welcome.

[@lauramartin7300]

I get doing a card I get carried away.. have to remember, simply can be better..and it always has an impact.. thanks again

[@TheCraftydevilSpeaks]

Love your videos, they’re really good tips and I love how you are to the point, no dragging things out!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much!

[@debthill8285]

Just started following you...you have shown a lot of great ideas...thank you for sharing!!!

[@12lesflo]

Love that first flower stamp !!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Leslie, Me too!!

[@rochellenowik9875]

That background you call "bouquet" was new to me. I like it. The paper scrunching is a great technique as well but I confess I have never tried it. I guess because I use embossing folders. Scrunching is a cheap version of the SU 3d folder painted-whatever its name is.

[@jackiemuller813]

If you look up Bokeh - I think that is the technique. Used a lot by photographers.

[@christinedomingue1319]

Thumbs up on this technique! I have to try it as soon as possible. Thanks, Connie.

[@StevieJDesigns]

WOWZA WOMAN! You are VERY hard to keep up with! I keep taking screen shots so I can remember the things I want to try. Thanks for forging the way!

[@pennyneiswonger8182]

Love all I have seen, from you. Hope to see more and try to so some of them.

[@pennyneiswonger8182]

Thank you for all of the beautiful items I have seen from you. Hoping I can check these so that I can make some of them. I'm battling brain cancer right now and trying real hard to do my best. Thank you so much for everything it is such a blessingl God bless you

[@UpasanaSingh]

Wow I so loved all of your techniques. You are just fab ❤️

[@janegorman1939]

your techniques are great, thank you

[@annemallery2103]

Another example of your awesome ideas for awesome, creative, stamping !

[@angiecosmecreations7077]

I immediately saw an old map too when you used the dauber for the masculine background. Thankyou for sharing your techniques.

[@carolhensen8005]

You’re one clever gal,many choices to use Thank you .

[@simplysimplestamping]

Carol, That is so nice of you. Thank you! 😊

[@alisoncarver9522]

Great techniques. Thanks again for some fabulous ideas.

[@alconri]

So much fun listening new tips from you

[@sherryjones1538]

Hi, love watching your video’s. I really like how prepared you are before starting your video. The Bokeh technique is one of my favourite, I will be trying it today. TFS. Sherry from Canada 🇨🇦. Stay safe.

[@SheilaP595]

Never saw or heard of the bouquet technique, it's awesome. Will give it a try. Thanks Connie

[@funiturecolimited5920]

Another great video. You are amazing! thanks for the lesson.

[@susanmcallister8068]

Thanks so much!! I have to admit I don’t do very well with the the finger dobs, looks rough and hard to blend (for me anyway). I don’t have the brushes but I think I’m going to get some.😄

[@sheriwilson9236]

Love when you show a finished card! Thanks Connie for all your hard work.

[@verafeldman7991]

Love all the background techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharongaines1658]

Awesome ideas!!!! Thanks for the wonderful techniques and ideas.

[@caryldevers8599]

Love what I’m learning from your videos. Thank you.

[@susantipton8686]

Fabulous as always. Great techniques. Thank you.

[@amyt6254]

Such fantastic tips! Thank you!

[@lauramoore4064]

All of these are beautiful. My favorite are the last 2.

[@simplysimplestamping]

So glad you like them. Thank you.

[@carolcaiazzo9180]

Just starting stamping. This was awesome. So easy to do and they look great!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Carol, Yay! Thank you!

[@nancykorb7915]

Oh my! Wonderful ideas! Off to the craftroom!

[@vondasuemiller9289]

Great techniques, so happy I can see these anytime. They do make great cards, I especially liked the trick with the pencil erasers!

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u. U always have awesome ideas. Have a great day.

[@christiredding9754]

Love this video. Thanks for all the tips

[@ruthjames715]

Thanks Connie, my fave was the last one with the ice creams.

[@anndakinsey1033]

I love these techniques, especially because you encourage using supplies that you already have in your personal inventory. You’re an AMAZING teacher! Thank you for sharing!

[@victoriaparis2791]

love the birthday cards. Eraser dots and the dauber circles with white. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ednam7]

Like them all, especially the wadded up one for guys. And I have both the dobber and the handled one.

[@ingrid2543]

Very cool techniques, thanks!

[@beverlynarconis2077]

Love all of your ideas! Hope you have a wonderful day and thank you!

[@lyanez2438]

Great ideas for different techniques. It's also good to have some new ideas for masculine cards.

[@joymoss1898]

Wonderful techniques and tips! Thanks for including ones that will work for guys.

[@judygielniak2010]

WOW.... that was AWESOME! So many GREAT ideas! Thank you!

[@DebbieKoch]

Fantastic video and techniques! Thanks for sharing!

[@eileenkenny7718]

Hi Connie thanks for the lovely video... how about using bubble wrap or cling film (aka gladwrap) xxx

[@adelebrear6834]

Great ideas and tips. Thank you x

[@karenmartell1668]

Connie, you always make me smile!! Thank you!

[@suzetteorcholski323]

I loved all the techniques esp the last one with all the soft colors. I am going to try that today.

[@IT-fr4wb]

thankyou that was amazing, I learnt so much!

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad.

[@lindacastro2688]

Great ideas, many new to me. Thank you, Connie!

[@judithsigler9644]

Hello Connie! Oh such fun techniques for background creations! :-)) Being a follower of your videos, I’ve seen some of these before BUT HAVING THEM IN ONE VIDEO = AWESOME! So helpful for “newbies” but also WONDERFUL reminders for us “seasoned folks”, too! :-))). I liked that you also included some “finished cards” to showcase ways to put the backgrounds to designs! :-)) I also appreciated some emphasis for those Masculine Cards, too! TFS n’ HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! Sending SMILES from Madison, WI! :-)))))

[@leslielavallee1467]

Great! Thank you once again, Connie

[@wendywilson1736]

Love these! I really like the last one, but they are all good, and useful. I'm trying go on a printed paper diet, and just Use What I Already Have, making OOAK cards.

[@wendywilson1736]

@@simplysimplestamping you, and a few others have inspired me to do that. And all of the patterned paper sometimes overwhelms me. So, I just made up my mind to stop buying printed paper till it is alllll gone. I do buy colored, and neutral, cardstock (some is textured), use ink, stamps, and crank my Cuttlebug with dies and embossing folders. I even collect security envelopes (hubby even saves me his). Have you ever stamped on that? It's free in your bills and junk mail! It's a neat background to stamp on, too. Other than that, I'm not

[@marlenen2835]

Great variety of techniques that are awesome.

[@janetsmith7147]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@mareanders]

Thanks for sharing your card backgrounds. They are fantastic!

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Thanks for all the tips, love the polka dot!

[@terrieminneman2500]

AWESOME!!!!! Can't wait to make some backgrounds!! Maybe make some backgrounds to have on hand and finish them later??!!!!! Just an idea, Connie!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

[@sandylincoln4558]

The last one looks like rainbow sherbet. Thank you for sharing all these techniques. You're the best!!

[@ruthwilhite7939]

Love all those technic excited to try them. New at learning background images.

[@ellengates7843]

Love the scrunched paper method for my masculine cards! Thank you for all the many options. Thank you for stressing that we can use what we have, no need to not try because we don't have the same products. Thank you!!!!

[@susanmiller592]

Very interesting and beautiful effects! Love all the ideas!

[@sandystanley3545]

Can’t wait to try these techniques

[@susanmorris1007]

I love these! Sometimes I forget a simple, creative background makes a card fabulous! 🌞

[@Cherub38]

The Bokeh technique is lovely! Thanks for the Stamparatus tip for backgrounds! I usually struggle BIG time with background stamps! Hugs!

[@terrymatsusaki9032]

I give the teacher A+++ for her terrific tips! 👌 😂 thx🌺

[@catherinewingfield-yeatts]

Thanks so much, Connie. I look forward to trying each one!!

[@roosboogaard6571]

Love your master classes!! Thanks Connie.

[@eleanormurray3886]

Your creativity is inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

[@triciamcfarland8823]

Oh I love them especially the last one. You’re ahh-mazing🥰

[@susanschneider6138]

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of stamping knowledge!!!

[@jonnawatson3944]

Thanks so much with this tutorial

[@michelestrickland2441]

It was good to see some techniques that I haven’t used for a while... and why not! They look fabulous! Thank you for making this video

[@kakylong2]

Great Master Class. On the male / coffee card after you wet, crumble & dry the paper you could very lightly drag the ink pad over the top of the paper to hit the high spots. ;0)

[@craftysandyscards]

Just fabulous Connie, I love them all, thanks so much. Sandy

[@franceshum9580]

I love all those tips , lately i been on pause, my brain is just not thinking , lol, thanks Connie, ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kerrymicallef120]

Love the blending techniques Connie, thankyou

[@moirawilliams3998]

Great ideas - Thank you Connie x

[@melaniefisher8823]

Wow. And may I say ... WOW 👏 THAT is a video worth memorizing!!!

[@ginnyhuntington3422]

Always learn so much watching you!! Thank you !