Paper Crafts

Lovely Backgrounds Make For Lovely Projects!

So, I had all these lovely background samples sitting around and I couldn't resist creating a few quick projects with them!

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Even though Technique-a-Palooza isn't a project class, I've decided to include some instructions on how to make a few of these little projects.  I just can't help myself!

And this layout…

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…came together in less than 20 minutes!! Um…I've never scrapped that fast in my life!  But, I took some of the samples I had made for the class and just cut them up and pulled them together!  See my little key below:

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Man.  This is serious motivation for me.  I've always wondered if creating my own papers with no particular plans for it was a good idea or a bad idea.  I think it's a good idea, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

36 thoughts on “Lovely Backgrounds Make For Lovely Projects!

  • Great stuff Julie! Your 20 minute LO is awesome! More please…

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  • Great stuff Julie! Your 20 minute LO is awesome! More please…

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  • Great stuff Julie! Your 20 minute LO is awesome! More please…

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  • Great stuff Julie! Your 20 minute LO is awesome! More please…

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  • It’s a good idea…definitely!
    …..-1 !!tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow 🙂

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  • It’s a good idea…definitely!
    …..-1 !!tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow 🙂

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  • It’s a good idea…definitely!
    …..-1 !!tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow 🙂

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  • It’s a good idea…definitely!
    …..-1 !!tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow 🙂

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  • Your work is amazing! And yes, it’s a good idea.

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  • Your work is amazing! And yes, it’s a good idea.

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  • Your work is amazing! And yes, it’s a good idea.

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  • Your work is amazing! And yes, it’s a good idea.

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  • Such awesome looking techniques Julie!
    Your class is going to be fabulous girl!
    Loves.
    D.

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  • Such awesome looking techniques Julie!
    Your class is going to be fabulous girl!
    Loves.
    D.

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  • Such awesome looking techniques Julie!
    Your class is going to be fabulous girl!
    Loves.
    D.

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  • Such awesome looking techniques Julie!
    Your class is going to be fabulous girl!
    Loves.
    D.

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  • wow Julie … that background underneath the butterfly is flippin’ gorgeous … wowser!!!

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  • wow Julie … that background underneath the butterfly is flippin’ gorgeous … wowser!!!

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  • wow Julie … that background underneath the butterfly is flippin’ gorgeous … wowser!!!

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  • wow Julie … that background underneath the butterfly is flippin’ gorgeous … wowser!!!

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  • You are such a talent, such an inspiration! I have followed your blog a long time. And every time I get blown away, you are such a talented artist.<3 Have a good weekend, and thank you for all the inspiration <3 <3

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  • You are such a talent, such an inspiration! I have followed your blog a long time. And every time I get blown away, you are such a talented artist.<3 Have a good weekend, and thank you for all the inspiration <3 <3

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  • You are such a talent, such an inspiration! I have followed your blog a long time. And every time I get blown away, you are such a talented artist.<3 Have a good weekend, and thank you for all the inspiration <3 <3

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  • You are such a talent, such an inspiration! I have followed your blog a long time. And every time I get blown away, you are such a talented artist.<3 Have a good weekend, and thank you for all the inspiration <3 <3

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