How to Create a DIY Ethnic Background by Olga Direktorenko

Hi everyone!

Today I'd like to suggest a way to create your own unique background pattern with the dies that you might already have. 

Having a large card size die/stamp/embossing folder is great but building up a pattern yourself makes you a true artist! Besides, it's a great way to add a bit more depth and a bit of color to it! And - it's just a lot of fun to do!

Watch the video below for a step by step guide! Thanks for visiting today!

Supplies

 

2158 Whittle Elephant craft die

2189 Whittle Ducks craft die

2041 Little Circle Border Layer craft die

1757 Waverly Collage

1996 Double Stitch Rectangle Frames craft die

1997 Double Stitch Circle Frames craft die

Comments

Beautiful design and palette. Thanks for sharing your tips and the technique video.

Posted by: Andre M. | 05/29/2019 at 07:34 AM

Oh, how FUN!! Brilliant idea and realization! Thanks so much for sharing!

Posted by: scrAPpamondo | 05/29/2019 at 08:26 AM

Delightful idea, Olga. Like this color combo, too. tfs

Posted by: Helen | 05/29/2019 at 08:36 AM

Olga ~ your card is AWESOME, but your video tutorial ROCKS!! I LOVE your projects and your instructions!! Thank you for your ongoing inspiration!!

Posted by: Judy Rowland | 05/29/2019 at 10:12 AM

You send amazing inspiration to all of us! As I watched ur video, I thought Olga is such a gift to the craft world & I for one, thank you! Your card is original, unique! How many times has traffic been stopped to have a gaggle of geese cross our path....we could have been in Africa with the elephants! I love ur card! Thank you!

Posted by: Nancy Yoder | 05/29/2019 at 11:55 AM

Hi Olga, This is a fabulous card, I love your techniques and the background and the Whittle elephant are fantastic.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Posted by: Patricia Howarth | 05/29/2019 at 02:45 PM

Fabulous card

Posted by: fusiafscrapping | 05/30/2019 at 12:10 AM

Gorgeous. Ooooh, whittle ducks!!! So cute. Love this. Hugz

Posted by: ionabunny | 05/30/2019 at 07:45 AM

Just adorable!!

Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 05/31/2019 at 11:42 AM

so, so clever!

Posted by: Debbie G | 09/23/2019 at 07:10 PM