My 3 Favorite Background Techniques with Stamps & Stencils

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‪@timholtz‬ just released his latest stamp and stencil sets and I had the best time creating and making with them. During the process I realized just how much I enjoy using stamps and stencils to create backgrounds for my cards. In this video I’m sharing 3 of my favorite background techniques using stamps and stencils. Along with learning the 3 techniques, I also walk you through how I added the finishing details to each card.
01:02 Stamp and Smudge Technique
23:07 Repeat Stamping
48:17 Monoprinting with Stencils
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[@candyclouston1412]

Where'd the spotty grid over the green stencil pattern come from? It's not the background you showed before describing the stitching and label.

[@JulianaMichaels]

The one you see in the photo was the first card I made and sent in to Tim for the KZbin Live. I had to send it in before I had time to make the video, so I remade the card so I could create this video. So what you are seeing is a monoprinted background. When you do this technique you will get a slightly different look each time. That is just the nature of working with these types of mediums, but part of the fun that each one is slightly unique!

[@barbarawoodard4731]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques!!!! Love this video. So many tips to help with making cards I can’t wait to try!!! You are awesome to share so much to us 💕

[@JulianaMichaels]

@@barbarawoodard4731 Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

[@sandis6177]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips! ❤

[@maryvandenberge]

Thank you for sharing your talent, love your relaxed way of teaching techniques! Great cards!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and feedback.

[@cooneycat]

i CERTAINLY LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO.WITH YOUR HELP ,I WILL NOW BE ABLE TO MAKE A REAL LOOKING TIM HOLTZ CARD

[@JulianaMichaels]

this makes me so happy to hear! 🥰

[@bettyfenwick6337]

Great techniques! Thanks for sharing your instructions and talent!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@marytoutlian-fleer2774]

Beautiful backgrounds, I like the last one best. For me it looked like cobblestones with flower imprints.❤

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much 😊

[@caroldubois6183]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing your excellent background techniques.

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much!

[@hazelyoung2046]

Gorgeous cards and demo's, thanks for the inspiration xx

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much!

[@carolinewood5888]

Thanks so much for the detailed video. I received my abstract floral stamp and was debating what to do for my first make - and your make is a great inspiration! Apart from substituting the ornamental trims stamp I have all the supplies so I can follow along with your video. Im also going to have a play with the layered smudge stamping technique - I hadnt realised it would work with layering the stamps. I really look forward to your videos as they fully explain the process whilst showing off your amazing work. ❤

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thank you for such kind words! And I love that you are making do with some of your stash!

[@andreapalmer1564]

Very helpful and inspiration to take a try at a great technique 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks! I hope you'll give it a try!

[@Mocha77793]

Wow! Absolutely Stunning 😍. New subscriber. Loving your videos, your creativity, and talent. I am learning so much from you. You are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your gifts and talent with me. God bless you. Amen

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mary6846]

I really love the first card's colors. It is an especially eye-catching card with so many stamped layers. I think it would be appreciated by a man or woman.

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks! I totally agreee!

[@antoinettelempicki9775]

That lightbulb with hat and mustache is so very clever! Thanks for sharing backgrounds designs.

[@JulianaMichaels]

I love happy accidents like that! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@megmiranda9480]

I especially like the hatred light bulb- so fun! Thank you for your detailed explanation of how you made the backgrounds.

[@JulianaMichaels]

You are so very welcome!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great tutorials on your super backgrounds! Your cards are awesome Juliana, thank you!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thank you!

[@vickienipp]

I'm not even halfway through and I absolutley love this! Thank you so much for sharing this

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thank you so very much!

[@LoJo99]

I love that you always go over products you’re using first. I usually end up purchasing what you’re using… however I also really think it’s great that you encourage us to use what we have in our stash. I saw your products on Tim’s live today and I knew you’d have a video so excited to see how you’re putting together. Absolutely love these cards so much…. Oh my gosh . I thought I heard your kitty giving an intro too….😂

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks for your feedback and support! I don't have a kitty though...I have a sweet Golden Retriever though! 😊

[@michellelutz2721]

Thank you for the tutorial on these beautiful cards. Really awesome!!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much!

[@campbelljudy1228]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards! I love the colors used!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thank you so much!

[@lindabrockey2121]

Great tutorial for a fun card. Thanks for all your tutorials.

[@JulianaMichaels]

You are so welcome!

[@JulianaMichaels]

01:02 Stamp and Smudge Technique 23:07 Repeat Stamping 48:17 Monoprinting with Stencils

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

Love your cards.❤2 Questions....where'd u get that sticky mat from? It's not linked below. And the background stencil in video was green. The finished card had like dots in the thin openings. It's definitely different from your video. So, how'd u get those dots in those thin lined areas?

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much Kelly! That is the Altenew - Stampwheel - Ultra Sticky Mat ldli.co/e/rnj1ydz As for the backgrounds, the one you see in the photo was the first card I made and sent in to Tim for the KZbin Live. I had to send it in before I had time to make the video, so I remade the card so I could create this video. So what you are seeing is a monoprinted background. When you do this technique you will get a slightly different look each time. That is just the nature of working with these types of mediums, but part of the fun that each one is slightly unique!

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

Ah! I thought so but I saw some black print I didn't recognize. I commented & then I think you said it came off a TH stencil. I'd totally do the same thing. Yeah I love both versions but those tiny dots are super cool. Thanks for responding and for taking the time to write all of that. ❤

[@marcelarivera7127]

Love the 3 cards Juliana! I have a question on the last card with the yellow background. At first glance I thought you had stitched between all squares because there’s some white between the squares. I see now the stitching is only on the sides, but I don’t get what you did in between the squares and I love the effect. Thanks again for your great videos!

[@JulianaMichaels]

Thanks so much! The one you see in the photo was the first card I made and sent in to Tim for the KZbin Live. I had to send it in before I had time to make the video, so I remade the card so I could create this video. So what you are seeing is a monoprinted background. When you do this technique you will get a slightly different look each time. That is just the nature of working with these types of mediums, but part of the fun that each one is slightly unique!

[@Idalee55]

Lately my oxide and distress inks have been oily on porous paper even after using a heat tool. Have you experienced this?

[@JulianaMichaels]

I have not. You might try reaching out to Ranger to see if they have any suggestions.