Looking for some quick and easy and ideas for spring or summer? Check out these great cards using scenic background paper.
Today’s stunning cards are from our designer, Lisa, who said, “One of my favorite paper pads in the shop is The Scenic Route 6×6 Paper Pad By Melinda Stearns! It’s my go to when I want a background scene for a card, but need it quick!” We agree. These hand painted watercolor backgrounds are a great way to add some texture and nature to your card backgrounds. Follow along as Lisa walks us through the steps to recreate these easy cards using scenic background paper.
- I started by stamping, die cutting and coloring images from the 36026 Butterfly Kisses 5×6 Stamp and Die Sets.
- Originally the intention was to have all of the images on one card, but I ended up with SO many that I decided on two so that my backgrounds would show. So I went through the Scenic Route papers and chose two scenes that would work. In my head, both of these “pictures” were taken from the same spot… the edge of a forest. One is looking into the forest and one from the same spot looking out. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Both panels were die cut using the 5013d Nested Rectangle Small Stitch Die Set
- Two mats were added to the scene panels and then the images were added using varying thicknesses of foam tape to finish the scene.
- Next sentiments were stamped onto white cardstock. The Hello Sunshine is from the Butterfly Kisses and was stamped in Fern ink from the Color Fuse Set #11. The Thankful sentiment is from the 36057 Thank You 4×6 Stamp Set and was stamped in Sapphire ink from the Color Fuse Set #8. And I LOVE that the Thank You stamp set has a coordinating die set for all of the sentiments! The sentiments were popped up onto the card fronts layering them into the images.
- Finally a few sequins and done!
We love these Easy Card Ideas Using Scenic Background Paper. Lisa did such a great job making this spring/summer cards and we hope you get a chance to recreate them.