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Special FX background technique

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As promised, my video on the Special FX background (aka, ‘Direct to Paper’ technique) using Stampin’ Up! Crafter’s inks, Pearl Ex powders and Stampin’ Up!’s Iridescent Ice embossing powder (#101930).

Good Cheer Special FX backgroundTo recap what’s on the video in terms of supplies:

The card is using the Good Cheer set (#115326), the pine trees are from the new holiday set ‘Scenic Season’ and Winter Post (both on pg.35 in Stampin’ Up!’s new idea book & catalog).

The Stampin’ Up! crafter’s inks used are Whisper White, Always Artichoke, More Mustard and So Saffron.  I stamped the focal image in Black StazOn on Very Vanilla paper and colored in gently with the Stampin’ Up! Earth Elements Watercolor Crayons and an Aquapainter.

Good Cheer Special FX background card 'Detail Shot'I used Gold Encore pad sponged on to antique the edges.  I used iridescent rhinestones (2 sizes for effect) and Stampin’ Up!’s Chunky Sprinkles glitter which adds maximum iridescent sparkle!

A few years back, I posted samples using this ‘direct to paper’ technique here.  The posts leads to step by step instruction of this background technique… you can see it here.

You can buy an awesome set of Pearl Ex pigment powders from Dharma Trading online HERE (this is exactly the first set I ever purchased).  They are also my favorite source for fabrics for stamping and painting on.Good Cheer watercolor detail closeup

Hope you enjoyed the video… I am such a spaz… I have bruises on my arms, they aren’t dirty, LOL… I just walk into things.  [This is the problem with me being so OC about these videos… if I waited for perfect, you’d never see them!]


Comments

  1. Katie Johnson says

    WOW!!!!! Amy – You are a true artist. Thank you so much for your demo. Your card is a true piece of art. Now that I’ve seen you do it, I think I can attempt it! Thanks, Katie J.

  2. Lorie says

    Great tutorial Amy! I really love that background and card. Just wish I had a few more of the products to make it. :o)

  6. Michelle says

    I’d call that a “spectacular” FX. Beautifully done! Thanks for the great video tut and for going back to the larger viewing screen.

  8. Laurie Helgason says

    Great tutorial. The background is pretty enough to be used without adding anything else.

  10. mary jo says

    I must say, it looked like a mess when you started and I wasn’t sure such a gorgeous card could be the true result…but WOW it happened. Thanks so much for sharing!! mary jo

  11. laura j says

    Thanks for the tutorial Amy! Tried your technique and am very happy with the results!

  12. Yvonne says

    I had a look at all your creations since you started this blog and your work is amazing! I love this card, I had to make my own too. We don’t have SU! craft pads is Australia, but thankyou for inspiring me to use my long forgotten perfect pearls that I have barely touched since buying them about 4 years ago! I don’t think they’ll last long now.

  14. Mari says

    This is AMAZING! I’m so glad I was looking at the feeds in GR! Lovely work, on all of the cards using this technique…. Can’t wait to play! 🙂