QUICK FIX To Turn Dull Backgrounds into WOW!

#embossing #embossingfolder #cardmakingtechnique #easycardmaking
Let me show you a quick and easy technique to transform dull card backgrounds into stunning, eye-catching designs. With just a few simple steps, you can elevate your card-making projects and add that perfect "wow" factor. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters!
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[@nancyglaspie6735]

I made 120 cards as a party favor. Plus 50 thank you cards! I used up a bunch of backgrounds in a similar way! Great stash buster

[@villagecardandcrafts]

That is awesome!❤️❤️

[@donnam.dominick5576]

What great ideas! I do have a Ziploc bag full of backgrounds. And I'm going to give this a try. The thank you card is my favorite.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I’m so glad to give you something to use!

[@judymcintire7095]

Like them all but the thank ps is really nice. What a difference an embossing folder makes.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I totally agree! Thank you! 😊

[@jeanhiebert3425]

The Thanks card is my favorite because the embossing folder is gorgeous. it elevated a simple background into an elegant card. Thanks for the tip about the mint tape!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@Arlene_P]

My favorite was the Thanks card with the embossed leaves. I was really surprised how much nicer it looked with the embossing. Great job!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you so much!😊

[@roden70]

I love the thanks card. To be honest, I find that girl creepy. She's giving me Chucky vibes.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

thank you!

[@NanoPatricia]

Thank you for sharing those beautiful background ideas! Love your cards! I also like your Distress Oxide chart. May I know where I could purchase one?

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! No need to purchase it! It is free on rangerink.com Go to the bottom to Organize your products then select you line and the charts pop up.

[@judytracy5231]

Thanks for sharing. Helped me do something with my many backgrounds

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Excellent!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

I love the cards you made with those backgrounds! I didn't catch where you got that very cute little lady stamp? Thanks for sharing,Ann.x

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! It was purchased from an estate sale so I didn’t know either. I’ll see if I can find it.

[@becomingdryork2919]

OMG! I love all of your videos but this is by far my favorite! Thanks for sharing. I have so many backgrounds that I have been storing them in photo boxes from Michael’s. The past few weeks, I have been doing a version of your upscale. If I need a break from work or just in a mental funk I pick out a background and go through my stamps to express and release. I plan to turn it into a journal. I have also decided to start having weekly workshops where students can make Thank you and Appreciation cards ahead of Teacher’s Appreciation day in May. Thanks again for sharing such great ideas.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much for your kind words! It means more than you will ever know. I think it’s a fantastic idea to have students use a creative outlet to make cards for teacher appreciation day!

[@cpd7967]

THANKS, love this and have so many 3D folders that will work and "plenty" of papers too.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@SusanYoung-w5v]

Love the cards. Celebrate is my favorite. That gold flower is the perfect touch.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much! I thought that pop of shine was perfect, too! 💕

[@mzp6620]

Def the leaf ef card is my fav. It's just so pretty! I affectionately call these kind of cards "trash" cards. 🤣 Strictly speaking of MY stash and what I call them. heh ehehe I have tons of backgrounds that have been around for a long time. I recently purchased a few Andy Skinner stamps and they are perfect to pop on top of random backgrounds. I love what you've done with yours, they turned out great. tfs

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Awww thanks so much for sharing! ❤️

[@dariasikorski7217]

Great job transforming your backgrounds and your cards look great!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much!😊

[@JylPhipps]

You have inspired me to get out my backgrounds drawer and used a bunch to make some really beautiful cards. Thank you so much. Love your videos!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I’m happy this inspired you! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🩷

[@michelegourd5742]

Great idea!!! I do have a lot of backgrounds just sitting around!! Now I have some ideas of what to do with them!! I think my favorite one is the thanks card!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Great! Have fun!

[@queenzummo]

I love the thanks card for the colors, and the way the embossing folder lends itself to a sentiment.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much!❤️

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

PS: I love how you think outside of the box! Your creativity is incredible! ❤

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

I love the cards! Thank you Dear for sharing your creativity . ❤️

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you very much! 🩷

[@hollychavez2358]

Thx for the baseball card storage pockets idea for sentiment and small die cuts.😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are welcome! 😊

[@dwilloughby1969]

Your second background the blue and green looks like a background I made using watercolors.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

It turned out amazingly and it was just dabbing up ink from my glass mat. I don’t think I could have actually made that with intention like you did with water color.

[@barbarawilliams8812]

Thanks with the leaf embossing. All the cards are nice.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad you like them!💙

[@denisetebbs2742]

Yup, it's thumbs up from me f😮or the thank you card . Great ideas, thank you 😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

😊 thank you

[@jackieelliott2913]

All great ideas, love the cards, but the thanks one is my favourite too.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much! 🩷

[@anaraposo522]

All your cards came out so cute…thanks for the inspiration.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@LindaBanks-m5j]

Oh Wendy they were great. My favourite is the blue one. I love blue and it was so pretty.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I agree! Thank you! 😊

[@dorothyh.asbert5026]

The thanks card is my favorite too. But they are all great. Thanks for the inspiration

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! Thank you! 😊

[@phyllismogavero3192]

Such a great idea. My favorite is the Thanks card.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Mine too!❤️

[@kellercrucita550]

Magníficas ideas! Gracias por compartir 😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you so much! 🩷

[@NancyBrown-b1f]

The leaf one is gorgeous. Going to try this. Thanks!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You’re welcome 😊 have fun!

[@karenyoung58]

Great idea! I love the "thanks" card best.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much!💜

[@theresastricklin7397]

The Thanks is my favorite!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Good choice!❤️

[@heidi3855]

I love the Thank you card ❤

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you!

[@wandahodges7311]

Love the thank you card

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks! 🩷

[@sharonkastor9438]

Those cards are just gorgeous!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@evelynreyburn6996]

I like the thanks card.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks for watching!🩵

[@trudyscoggin4370]

Very nice ideas! I have a stack of these in my stash too! Where did you get the sanding block and what grit is it?

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! It’s a nail file I bought at Walmart! 97 cents…can’t beat that!

[@trudyscoggin4370]

Oh my and I had my husband looking for one! THANKS

[@charlchapman6610]

I love the pink one♥️

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@emilyfox1777]

Lemme pause you at 44 seconds and say I would gladly play with that green piece for atcs! It would make a great simple geometric cutout too like for an ornament!

[@emilyfox1777]

Hard choice between the cards! Celebrate is my personal fav

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Even the ugliest of papers can make dazzling crafts. You just need the right craft or technique. This was def not it! Lol

[@tracytracy622]

So pretty 😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ladycrafty6]

Why have I never thought of this? 🏃🏾‍♀️ to my background drawer and my 25 embossing folders! ❤

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Have the best time rediscovering when the old becomes new again!

[@christinehampton7669]

It's amazing the difference a embossing folder makes ,the thank you card is my favourite.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

It really is! Thank you! 🩷

[@jennythandrayen5445]

Love your videos may I ask is it possible to purchase the little girl die you used on the card?

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! No, I don’t believe there are dies to that stamp set…sadly.

[@jennythandrayen5445]

@@villagecardandcrafts many thanks for the reply,so if no die is the stamp still available? Sorry to trouble you again.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

No trouble! It’s a stamp set from 2014 from Paper Wishes called Janie’s Girls. I can no longer find that one but she does has some others on Amazon like Janie’s Girlfriends and Janie’s Snow friends.

[@jennythandrayen5445]

@@villagecardandcrafts many thanks will take a look.x

[@vickicunningham5380]

They’re all so cute but I think the thank you one is my favorite too.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Aww thank you! 🩷