Tuesday, June 14, 2016

How To Create a Stash of Background Papers

Welcome to another in my "How To" series - the second Tuesday of every month.  To see past posts click here. 


I like to set aside time to just create background papers - without any thought of when and how I'm going to use them.  It's great to have a stash of them available, so that when you're in the "zone," and you need collage elements, you don't have to stop your flow to make them.


Here's a quick and easy technique for creating background papers that will be very usable because of their subtle tone-on-tone design.  All you need is paper (I like to use good quality card stock or color copy paper), white gesso, some cosmetic sponges, a paintbrush, baby wipes, some stamps and black archival ink.  (Check out all my favorite products here.)

Here's an under-5-minute video showing the process!


You can also watch "Create Quick and Easy Background Papers" on YouTube. 

This way, you'll have all the supplies you need when your muse is visiting and you're creating!   Here are two art journal pages I created with my papers and punches.

 

I hope this tutorial is helpful to you, and that you'll check back again for more in the "how to" series!

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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 14, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Very, very creative technique!
    karmen_d_mezga (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. Gerrie JohnnicJune 14, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Great Jessica! As a newbie to the stencil world I just love this idea and can't wait to try!

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  3. FlissJune 14, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    Very creative background Techniques Jessica and love all that amazing layering.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Fliss x

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  4. LisaJune 14, 2016 at 9:55 PM

    I hadn't thought of doing it this way. It's an awesome quick way to create background papers! Thank you! :)

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  5. whyducksJune 15, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    How lovely

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  6. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    An inspiring video, as always, Jessica. Thanks! Mareena

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  7. JeanJune 15, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    Love this video!! Great ideas!

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  8. AnonymousJune 15, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Great little video! xox

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  9. StephanieJune 15, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    thanks for the great ideas!

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  10. LissaJune 15, 2016 at 6:13 PM

    Hi jessica, you always have the best creative ideas! Lissag123@verizon.net

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  11. Jill McDowellJune 16, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    Love your work. Jilldmcdowell at gmail dot com

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  12. Living to work - working to liveJune 16, 2016 at 1:20 AM

    Brilliant Jessica. I use gesso and stencils in a very similar way to make background papers for stitching into. I tend to brayer on my paints but I must try the baby wipe approach. Hilary

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  13. garyrc14July 5, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    your videos are wonderfully clear and simply, but they give so much, thank you for being willing to share your experimenting jewels. ruth

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