Today I am sharing a comprehensive tutorial on creating dark and moody backgrounds for your mixed media projects over at the Stamps & Stencils challenge blog. You may have noticed the dark project trend in the crafting world, but these can be intimidating right? I am sharing eight techniques with a variety of products that I'm sure you already have on hand. So pop on over and take a look!
I have eight ideas for you to experiment with. I hope you will enjoy!
I'm sharing my card with:
Scrappy Land: Anything Goes (Bigz Die)
A lovely tag and as always such wonderful dimension and interest Autumn.
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Wow Autumn, your backgrounds are superb! I love the black with the gorgeous turquoise and white, it just works so beautifully well. The flowers are a wonderful finishing touch.... gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in our Stencil It challenge at A Vintage Journey too. Hugs, Anne xx
Thanks for the tutorial Autumn - love the way you have used Lumiere paints -= I have a few that sit very sadly on my desk - you have inspired me to get them out and try again. Love the tissue paper over black gesso background.
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Maxine
Wow, gorgeous Autumn!! I am loving the contrast with your colours here. Off I go to check out your dark and moody background tuts!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I love starting with a dark base, colours always pop so well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GORGEOUS background on this card Autumn and of course, a really LOVELY card too. What a treat to read and see all the dark&moody backgrounds you created. Xj.
ReplyDeleteAwesome backgrounds! And a great tutorial. Can't wait to see what you've done with the other bases.
ReplyDeleteSo striking and absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the tips, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, Autumn, this is absolutely stunning!! The dark background looks absolutely amazing!! I love how the turquoise pops!! This is so gorgeous my friend!! Thank you so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!! Headed over to check out the tutorials!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
This is absolutely gorgeous Autumn, love all the layers and texture. Elizabeth xxx
ReplyDeleteLove these backgrounds, Autumn! I think my favorite is the big clock die cut - gotta try that technique out for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to share these with us! I love how you embellished the one above - so pretty!!
Adorable!!! this background is just perfect! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteFabulous background and texture-off to check out the tutorials
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Wow, Autumn!! Love how you brightened this up with your sentiment - I am SO SO SO far behind in visits, but look forward to catching up with you now that I am back in Connecticut and (almost) back into my regular rhythm of work and art! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely. I love the dark background, and your colors work perfectly together. Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for playing along with us this week over at the Mod Squad!
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Thank you so much for this creative and very interesting blog post...learnt lots x Fabulous inspiration x
ReplyDeleteWowie, Autumn, I love how you create your backgrounds. As I mentioned on the other blog, I really LOVE the first one with the vibrant blue on the black. It's so striking! Hugs, sweet friend, and have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Thankd for sharing your little techniques! You know, I've never done the tissue-over-gesso... soon...
ReplyDeleteJust back from your tutorial and I'm so glad your shared your tips with us. I learnt so much from your blog post and I especially love the finished tag. Look forward to seeing the rest of them pop up :D
ReplyDeleteAutumn you never cease to amaze me with all your gorgeous projects... Thank you so much for entering our challenge over at Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog, we hope to see you join in again...
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http://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.co.uk
Dark background is so fab at showing off bright colours in combo, lovely effect! Thanks for joining us at The Crafty Addicts and Good Luck! :)
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Loving your artwork Autumn, always awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds here are great, the collection put together is really fab and interesting to compare for the techniques!!!
Your card with the first one is scrumptious!!! :)
Dark and moody huh? Sounds like me! Hehe. Just kidding. Beautiful work you have displayed here. The pops if color off the black stark background are divine and so very awesome sauce! Off to have a gander at the others. Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and fabulous colors! I love the combination and the way it stands out! Beautifully done!
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I have been missing loads whilst I was away... Fantastic backgrounds, I need to try some of those techniques.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful contrast, Autumn! I love those turquoise and white colors against the dark background! Your dark backgrounds are fabulous, love them all! You are such an inspiration, my friend! I am really impressed by your amazing talent! Big hugs to you! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tag, the colors are gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at HLS.
ReplyDeleteBeyond Stunning! Autumn those colours - so striking!
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Stunning backgrounds with colours that sing even if they are dark and atmospheric. Right up my street!Thanks so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Julia x
ReplyDeleteLoving that stencilled background Autumn. Glamour without being too showy, the perfect foil to the flowers, bow and sentiment. Thank you so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey xx
ReplyDeleteLovely creation!
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Susan
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
Gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Scrapyland Challenges blog and good luck !
Maryvonne DT Member