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!

Backgrounds With Stampin’ Blends | Video Tutorial
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⭐️ Which one of the Stampin’ Blends backgrounds did you like the most? What color combinations do you want to try?
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The chipboard ‘rulers’ make this technique super duper easy to create. The color ideas are endless and the look is stunning!
- 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”
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do you have a tutorial for the color wheel? i have had hard time understanding how to use it. I noticed on your board that you have one.
I don’t but Stampin’ Up!’s CEO does – https://www.facebook.com/share/v/QwJc9SSRi6UNy3hX/