What to do with all those backgrounds

[@lesleydrew9843]

It's great to see someone else getting excited about background papers we make ourselves. Sometimes they are just as good as designer papers that we get precious about cutting into. The card was lovely, and love the hack of cutting out a template to see which piece is best. Thank you for sharing your talent x

[@Chrissieannie]

My pleasure😊😊😊

[@Funnellyenough]

I love it when you get all gooey over backgrounds because you sound like an echo of me late at night when it’s experimental play time 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@cherylmccann6641]

Beautiful card! 💜 I have a special fondness for butterflies since my youth. Glad to see your subscription numbers rising again. 🦋

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much, they are ...albeit slowly!

[@kimdixon3773]

I really didn't like that background until you cut it up. I was amazed by the colours that showed up. Your card turned out so beautiful.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's often the way that a whole background doesn't look too inspiring, but by using selectively, can be stunning.

[@patriciablades8162]

This is such a stunning card and you didn't use much of the background. At this rate you will be able to make thousands of cards and still have some left over. That means we will get many more videos from the Queen of Cards. Thank you for sharing and have a good day.

[@Chrissieannie]

I could be using backgrounds from now until the 12th of never and still have some left over🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marierossion6072]

Hello Christine. Super rendu !!! Super bon choix de couleurs . Merci pour tout et bravo 👏👏👋👋👋👋

[@Chrissieannie]

Merci❤️❤️❤️

[@patmoore365]

What a beautiful looking background made with the spray starch, pigment powders and cling film, and the strip of it with the added pretty butterflies and the get welll message is just brilliant Chrissie..so wonderfully CAS. x

[@Chrissieannie]

Glad you like it Pat😊😊😊

[@reneecassidy7279]

Tuned that background into such a lovely card, Christine! Very elegant and the script on the sentiment is so delicate.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much😊😊😊

[@karinwatson4985]

Gorgeous card! I was happy to see that you made this card using the black and gold background made in the Pigment Powder and Spray Starch video. Very elegant! Thank you.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much❤️

[@suegreenwell3823]

Hi Chris. I just want to endorse Hayley’s comment and thank you for all the inspiration and encouragement you give to us card makers and how you make a dull day come alive by watching your videos and listening to your cheery voice. I wish you and your husband a very happy and healthy New Year and am looking forward to watching all your fantastic videos xx

[@Chrissieannie]

That's so lovely Sue, thank you so much. Let's hope there'll be plenty to enjoy in 2024!

[@lindadunstall1790]

Hi Christine 🥰🙏🦘 That is gorgeous. 3 of my fav things; colour 💜,🦋& shiny! 🎖️

[@Chrissieannie]

There you go!😊

[@jenniferdrake1210]

That’s a very beautiful card Christine. Jenny ❤😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks💗💛💜🖤

[@vikijerke621]

I was watching in my kitchen cheering you on to pick the purple black and gold. So very elegant - just love it. More and more convinced to try some type of shimmer powder and enter this area of exploration. Thank you Chris.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's such fun Viki. I'll be using backgrounds up for evermore!😀

[@suemsearch]

Beautiful card. I was hoping you would use that particular background for a card as the colour combinations are so unusual. I must try to give this a go❤❤❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you so much! Have fun!😊😊😊

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Chris thank you so much for your video today, I had some bad news about my son this week, although thankfully he is alive our family is forever changed 😢 As you can imagine I've been completely unmotivated and no interest in craft this week. I saw your video and your lovely soothing voice. I actually feel like I'm with a friend when you come on. You have motivated me to go into my craft room now, thank you . I just wanted you to know how much you impact and help people. I'm truly grateful for all these videos you do and share your experience it helps more than you know xx

[@Chrissieannie]

I am so sorry to hear of your family's concerns at the moment and realise how difficult it must be for you. To think that you get some solace whilst watching my videos makes me most heartened. Long may you find some peace in your craft room. ❤️❤️ Take care.

[@MandyRye-rc3fc]

Hi Chris,thanks for another lovely card made with your backgrounds,they are really effective,again another great demo.😁

[@Chrissieannie]

That's great thanks❤️❤️❤️

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

That will bring a smile to someone's face, alright. More than that, it'll take their breath away. Beautiful, Chris. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Cheryl🦋🦋🦋

[@onlyme639]

That background was gorgeous and it made lovely butterflies 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@christinebayliss9206]

Love the card Christine anyone would be pleased to receive it when they not well xx

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Christine❤️

[@retaretro1607]

Very elegant Christine and unique as no two cards would be the same. Thank you so much for sharing. 🦋xxx

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

What a pretty get well card. Sending get well wishes to your husband, I saw on Facebook this morning that you’ve had to take him to the hospital. Hope he’s beginning to feel a bit better💕

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks for your good wishes, it's a difficult time😕

[@LadyJP6969]

Beautiful!!! You never disappoint!!! Thanks for sharing Ms.Chrissie & have a lovely day!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! You too!❤️

[@greetleemans2527]

So cute … lovely colors 🤩🫶🏼

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🤗

[@carolinariley]

Ok- hi Christine! Another question- what video shows the background cards? They are beautiful ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

I have heaps of videos on various background techniques, have you tried looking through the list of my videos? The spray starch one is linked at the end of the video of the card I made using it!

[@janetcurtis701]

This card is incredibly gorgeous!! It would certainly lift my spirits.

[@Chrissieannie]

That's wonderful thank you❤️❤️

[@Sioban1945]

Lovely background love the colours. I use all pieces of backgrounds I have made even the tiniest piece can make a gummiapan butterfly. 😅 it’s the extra touches,the cut edges embossed and the embossing for the panel, it all makes for a very finished and pleasing card.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much😊😊😊

[@nbcascards]

Stunning card! That background is gorgeous. :)

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much!

[@mandyhall1674]

That is stunning - exactly the piece I chose when you first looked at the sheet too! Its so beautiful. Thank you Christine for brightening a very dull and wet day here in Qld, Australia. Have a wonderful day. Hugs x

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!🦋🦋🦋

[@lisaanderson1788]

Pleased to see your subscribers have gone up a bit 😊well deserved you are a pleasure to watch x

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Just loved that Christine. Absolutely stunning thanks as always

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bastelblume8872]

What a beautiful card. It's fun and definitely worth trying. Dear Christine, I wish you a healthy and creative New Year. I am and will remain your admirer and look forward to every new post from you. Kind regards from Germany from Conny

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much Conny❤️❤️❤️

[@Gidget3922]

Beautiful, just beautiful!🤗

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@moirahansen1955]

Lovely card. Thank you. 👏😊💕

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@bonniejordan3248]

Gorgeous! Thank you Christine 👏❤️

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@helensheppard8435]

Very pretty indeed. The background colours are stunning.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deebanks504]

Love the colours in this one, so pretty. I have yet to try the spray starch method but will definitely get some to give it a go. I particularly like how you always seem to find just the right spot to die cut.😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you, it's worth taking a little time to choose a spot which pleases you!😊😊😊

[@christinabotha5652]

Beautiful card Christine. I don't have the funds but make do with teardrop chalk pads and ordinary white cardstock and it works as it is soft colors which works great for wild flower, butterflies and frames.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's great that you can use what you have, you just have fun❤️❤️❤️

[@barbdalton9819]

Absolutely beautiful 21:43 21:46

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much❤️❤️❤️

[@lorettafritz6992]

A little work of art! So lovely, as always.

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks!❤️

[@kcinca5410]

I always check Amazon because sometimes they have the best price even when things are on sale. Sometimes not. You have to be diligent but I'm not one for paying more than I need to pay. Recently one of the stores that used to have the absolute best prices just started raising them astronomically. I know there's a bit of inflation but when you go from the cheapest to the most expensive something is wrong. Another fantastic make and you hardly made a dent in that one background. I have a list of cards I want to make this month but I've been busy putting away all my new product. I have to stop looking at videos that have product I don't own. Luckily, lately, I've had most of things you've been using. I wouldn't miss one of your videos for anything.

[@Chrissieannie]

That's great to hear!

[@maria.antonopoulos]

Love allyour videos ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks❤️❤️❤️

[@lindabunce5133]

I love all my background papers. They always get accolades from the recipient along with...."How did you do that?" One day I taught your tissue paper technique. Had so many ladies at the club and LOTS of papers drying in the Arizona sun. Took about 10 minutes! They all wanted butterflies, and we ended up with a huge kaleidoscope of butterflies!

[@Chrissieannie]

Love that!❤️❤️❤️

[@hazelsavill1497]

Hi Chrissie. I'd never have thought you could get such a fabulous card from the dark background. Amazing. I know you chat to us a lot on the videos, but I'm wondering if you talk to yourself (as i do) when you are alone in your craft area. 😅

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks, I have had the odd word or two!🤣🤣🤣

[@pasnfncy5338]

Very pretty and I love the butterflies!❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much🦋🦋🦋

[@cherylbrady2345]

What a stunning card. Love it

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@karenaustin5307]

So very pretty - the panel and the composition! Thanks so much!

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks💜💚💗

[@barbararussell7103]

Love this Christine. I am definitely going to try making the spray starch background!! 💕

[@Chrissieannie]

Have fun!😊

[@lindamccormick2512]

Another technique for my to do list! Thanks so much Christine.

[@Chrissieannie]

Have fun!❤️❤️❤️

[@ardieatkinson7408]

Such a beautiful card… I think one of many favorites ! I definitely will try the spray starch method. Thank you so much Christine for sharing your wonderful talent for color..❤️😊

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!❤️❤️❤️

[@JH-wd7ul]

This is such an elegant card. I have the exact same butterfly dies, so I'm looking forward to trying something similar. Thank you for sharing!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much🦋🦋🦋

[@peggystoop4196]

Gorgeous! A stunning creation!❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Glad you think so!❤️

[@ann9793]

Lovely Christine, thank you

[@Chrissieannie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@katherinewilkerson2211]

Lovely ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@soniab3118]

Lovely card as usual!! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@tanyamccorry2132]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@maureencharlessparrow8230]

When I saw you pick the black and gold, I thought, "Oh no." 22:36 But after watching you it is absolutely beautiful. I am definitely going to use your looking through diecuts tip, it really makes a difference. I have many backgrounds, haven't tried the spray starch yet as our local store doesn't have brusho but I may try starch with powdered mica. I just love all your simple cards.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's great to try out things with what you already have, I'm sure your powders will provide a lovely effect!

[@carolynnehutton9142]

Lovely card. I bought some spray starch today, and waiting for my attempts to dry. Will make something with them tomorrow, hopefully 😂 x

[@Chrissieannie]

Have fun!❤️🤣😊

[@carolynnehutton9142]

@@Chrissieannie I did indeed. Do you let us post our makes anywhere, paying homage to you? X

[@Chrissieannie]

@@carolynnehutton9142 you can add any pics of your makes in comments on any of my posts on Facebook,

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

Beautiful!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you!!❤️

[@elizabethturnbull1537]

Very pretty card, how different the backgrounds look when using a small piece of it, wonderful thank you take care. 22:34

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you so much!

[@pauladyer9845]

You have so much fun…thanks for your videos…I do a lot of things the same way you do them…the scoring on the edge is great

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!

[@karenreeves3958]

Beautiful card Christine. Those panels can be used for so many different purposes on the card. Thanks for sharing.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much!❤️

[@Funnellyenough]

Scrumptious 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@barbluecht3500]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@katieaeschleman8857]

I really like this design and was thinking to build up a store of Thank you and Get well cards. I could do this and each would be different, Thank You!!

[@Chrissieannie]

That's a great idea!

[@margewilson7048]

lol!! I’m not the only one with half a plate

[@Chrissieannie]

That wasn't half a plate, it was a small square plate which Spellbinders produce, which can be used in the machine in several orientations to even out the wear!😊

[@joeyhoney1]

What a gorgeous card! That would definitely lift someone’s spirits and help them feel better! Warm regards from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks😊😊😊

[@cherylwingate5844]

Hello Cris this card is another one of your beautiful cards. Just wondering if you could mention the size of the card when you start or finish I have trouble with the perception on KZbin and the my size never seems right to me. Greetings from Tasmania Australia❤

[@Chrissieannie]

I know I sometimes don't mention it, but my usual size card base is half a sheet of A4 cut down the length and tent folded.

[@nancyglaspie6735]

I love that! Gorgeous!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much🤍

[@michelegourd5742]

I will be buying some spray starch on Monday!! I need to remember to do the scoring !! It gives such elegant look!! I don't have the wide score board so I have to figure out how get that look with my score board!!

[@Chrissieannie]

I'm sure you'll find a way around it! ❤️ enjoy!

[@lindabarrett7543]

Anohhef fab card, how do you do it. Hust a strip hear and a butterfly there and hey presto another master piece. Youre such an inspiration. Thanm you. x

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@junewatkins2199]

Stunning ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendalawrence6732]

Gorgeous backgrounds, a gorgeous card Christine! I have tried explaining to a friend that not all backgrounds are beautiful in the whole, but they are fab for using with die cutting images or letters. She still throws them in the trash and it drives me nuts. LOL Amazon is where I go for so much as well. Hugs, Brenda

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Brenda, I did try to mention about not dismissing backgrounds in my video. Parts can be fabulous!

[@Gidget3922]

Have her save them for you!

[@brendalawrence6732]

@@Chrissieannie You did Chrissie, thus what made me think of my friend. LOL Yep, parts can be fabulous!

[@josnikula8084]

Soo I'm playing catch up......where may I find the video on making the background? Your videos are the best therapy I have ever enjoyed!!

[@Chrissieannie]

The link is on the end screen of the video together with my picture to click on to subscribe to my channel.

[@carolinemcburl2003]

Thats beautiful

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks❤️❤️❤️

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks again!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank YOU😊

[@lindachiasson5626]

Beautiful!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you!!

[@conniesanginesi4676]

This it stunning!

[@Chrissieannie]

Many thanks😊😊😊

[@karicoleman3548]

Ah! Have you been reading my mind?!

[@Chrissieannie]

Absolutely!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@Chrissieannie]

💜💜💜

[@ramonaamsler1209]

Ps: keine frage bei der Spühstärke gibt es 1 2 3 verschiedene Stärken😶welche hast du benutzt😶🤗😘 Freu mich auf Deine Antwort sobaldDu Zeit findest🤗🥰🐾🐾

[@Chrissieannie]

If you are referring to the starch, it's simply a regular can of spray starch. I didn't know there were differences!

[@azappa100]

Another wonderful card! And these backgrounds are amazing! 💕 where do you buy the pearls from?

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks! eBay!

[@carolinariley]

Christine, what is the tool with the black handle called?

[@Chrissieannie]

The only tool I see with a black handle is my Sizzix pokey tool!

[@carolinariley]

Thank you- yay!