"The Beauty of the Bokeh Technique" Video Tutorial

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This video tutorial shows several different ways to achieve the beautiful "bokeh" effect when creating cards or other projects. Bokeh is an effect often found in photography where the background has out of focus elements. You will be able to create stunning backgrounds using this technique. Enjoy!
Supplies used in this tutorial:
-Multifarious Smooth and Supreme 7x7 cardstock- cut to 4 ¾ x 3 ½ inches delbellosdesig...
Card Stock - cut to 5 x 3 ¾ inches
Cardstock - cut to 8 ½ by 5 ½ folded in half
Distress Inks-Shaded Lilac, Seedless Preserves, Villainous Potion, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire, Uncharted Mariner, Picket Fence delbellosdesig...
Circle Stencils and full coverage sticky sheets
Lavinia Dragon Pods LAV 374 - delbellosdesig...
Sentiment Stamp, if desired
Blending Brushes delbellosdesig...
Baby Wipes
Stamping Platform delbellosdesig...
Music by Fesliyan Studios, "Relaxing Green Nature"

[@rebeccahenson5328]

Such pretty backgrounds. I could make backgrounds all day long, they are so much fun. No two are ever the same.

[@DelBellosDesigns]

I love making backgrounds and I love that there are so many options and ways to make them!

[@user-jt5eh2ko4t]

By far the best bokeh technique and card samples!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate the great compliment!!!

[@reJOYCEful1]

The first technique of removing some of the distress oxide from the circle can be done using photo paper. Really different effect and paper doesn’t peel up when wiping with the baby wipes. Too, because of the vibrant color you do not need to ink on the other colors if you don’t want to.

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Yes, that is true. There are so any interesting ways to do the bokeh effect! :)

[@sanny59jenkins40]

Absolutely brilliant demo , hints and tips. Thank you so much 😍

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janwarren3665]

Absolutely Amazing technique! Beautiful work! Thank You for sharing your talents! 💕

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@janwarren3665]

@@DelBellosDesigns You are very welcome!:)

[@babubee]

fabulous video, with so many techniques demonstrated so well! I have learned much. Thank you!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@Taitcreates639]

New subbie here, great technique, I’ve seen It done before a little differently, but this way is much easier. Love Lavinia Stamps, have quite the collection. I will be watching for more great cards. Thank you so much.

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Awesome! Thank you! I love the bokeh look!

[@user-lg7od9hg7g]

Great tutorial Never seen this b4. Will nèd to try it. Thanks

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! I just love the bokeh look!

[@susanhunter8272]

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

You're so welcome!

[@susanbaker6409]

Very effective technique. Thank you. x

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@melisacrook7098]

Very Nice Cheryl!!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thank you!

[@marusnak1113]

Beautiful!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thank you!

[@janiceblough]

Very lovely!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@katecurrie7499]

A fabulous technique, and beautifully made, love your stamped card, thank you so much for your inspiration 💖

[@DelBellosDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@gaylerobinson6224]

Beautiful. I love all of these. I believe the baby wipe technique is my favorite because of the softer look. I'll need to be very careful when I try this or I'll have cardstock peeling all over! TFS!

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thanks! It is a fun technique! Have fun playing!

[@robinrar]

Great options for this technique! This is so fun and one if my favorite! You made some great examples❤

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thanks Robin!

[@RuthAHT]

I don’t know what I am doing wrong unless the fact that I used Neenah card stock instead of Multifarious card is the difference. All the rest is the same. I love the technique that seems very straight forward so I will have to keep trying.

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Let me know if you have any questions and I'm happy to try to answer them. I have also done this technique on Strathmore Mixed Media paper. The main thing is that it needs to be smooth and not have texture to the paper.

[@patnunley2341]

Beautiful backgrounds how did you get the circles with the sticky on back?

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Thank you! I punched out the circles on sticky note sheets that have sticky all over, not just on the top. They worked really well. You can also use the Lavinia Masking sheets but you will need to remove the plastic back sheet before you punch the circles.

[@reJOYCEful1]

PS Thanks so much for

[@DelBellosDesigns]

You're welcome!!!

[@gammelmor]

Is it possible to use ink instead of oxides??? I don't have that many colours in oxides Love your videos btw! ❤️ Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@DelBellosDesigns]

Yes you can! I use the regular distress inks almost more than the oxides, so both work just as well.