Beautiful Backgrounds

Here's a cool technique for creating a fabulously artistic background for your next scrapbook or art journal page.

• Make a first layer of Designer Series Paper
• Make a second layer of your favorite photograph
• Change the opacity of the photograph until you achieve the desired effect.

Here are two samples I did using this technique - each has the exact same layout and elements, but I changed the Designer Series Paper background (and re-colored some of the embellishments and stamps to match.)

Favorite Downloads:

Fan Fair Designer Photobook Template:  I cannot extol the virtues of this kit enough.  There are tons of embellishments from journaling cards to beautiful stitching, borders, etc.  Plus you get a beautiful pre-made scrapbook template, gorgeous designer series paper, and a lovely stamp brush set.