Making backgrounds with Stampin’ Blends is a fun technique for adding vibrant color to your cards or paper craft projects. It’s a great way to infuse your design with some of your style!


Stampin’ Blends are my favorite alcohol-based markers because they blend colors seamlessly and professionally. They make it easy to create smooth transitions, from straight lines to gradients and shadow effects. Ready to make card backgrounds using your favorite Stampin’ Blends? Let’s get started!

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Backgrounds With Stampin’ Blends | Video Tutorial

Ready to see this technique in action and create your backgrounds with Stampin’ Blends? Click play and start watching!

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⭐️  Which one of the Stampin’ Blends backgrounds did you like the most? What color combinations do you want to try?


Ready to Create Backgrounds With Stampin’ Blends?

The chipboard ‘rulers’ make this technique super duper easy to create. The color ideas are endless and the look is stunning!

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Changing Leaves Bundle
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Friends for Life Stamp set and Simply Zinnia Dies
  • Old Olive: 4 ¼’ x 11”, score at 5 ½”
  • Pretty Peacock: (3) 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Basic White: (2) 3 ¾” x 5”
  • Chipboard: ¼” x 8” and ½” x 8”
  • Melon Mambo: 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½”
    • 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”
  • Basic Black: (2) 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Lemon Lime Twist: 2” x 2”
  • Basic White: (2) 3 ¾” x 5”
  • Chipboard: ¼” x 8” and ½” x 8”

Stampin’ Up! Supplies for the Cards

Remember, Don’t Use the Hose Code if Your Order is Over $150!
Why? Because your order qualifies for Stampin’ Rewards! Rewards start at $15!
PLUS the video link for ‘3 Girls and a Stamp Set’!

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Follow me on Pinterest and save this tutorial on creating backgrounds with Stampin’ Blends. When you’re looking for a quick technique and an easy way to add color to your projects these instructions will be at your fingertips!


Join Me Thursday, September 19, 2024, for a Create with Connie YouTube Live!

9am Pacific * 10am Mountain * 11am Central * 12pm Eastern

Let’s create a fun Christmas card together! Save or print Thursday’s download with all the measurements:


I am just head over heels in love with this technique. I think you will be too when you try it.

Hope to see you on Thursday, my friends!