Online Card Classes Background Check GIVEAWAY

07.27.15

Hello!

Just popping in to let you know that our newest Online Card Class just started and it isn’t too late to join. Background Check is all about creating unique backgrounds and fun ways to incorporate them into card designs. There will be over 20 videos… each with 3+ techniques!

I am giddy about the projects the teachers have created for this class. It is only day 1 and I am already seeing some beautiful backgrounds from students, too! You can watch the videos anytime – today, next week or next year. No hurries!

For more info, head HERE. Hope to see you there!

GIVEAWAY

OH! And I want giveaway THREE spots to Background Check. For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 7/29/15 telling me your favorite background technique. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

See you soon.


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1,097 thoughts on “Online Card Classes Background Check GIVEAWAY”

  1. June Sefscik says:
    July 28, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    One of my favorite “go to” background techniques is embossing a large stamped background image…or using an embossing folder.

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  2. Gia says:
    July 28, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    My favorite background is embossing paste and stencils.

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  3. Pamela A says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    one of favorite backgrounds is using blended distress inks – love the color combo’s you can get and each one will always be different. Would love to win a spot in class. Always anxious to learn more from a very talented team.

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  4. Yilin says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    My favorite background is the repeat stamping of smaller stamps in shadow ink. I like how the look of the background can be easily changed by varying the placement and color of the stamping.

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  5. Amanda Grimsley says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    my favorite background is watercolor; only because I can never line my background stamps up right 😀

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  6. Chera says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I love getting inky so anything with distress inks…whether its ink blending or making watercolour…just so much fun to be had!

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  7. Kristie Maynard says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Favorite background technique, eh? I’d have to day using Distress Inks and my little round applicator to blend some beautiful colors. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  8. Myra says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    I really, really need to win this class as I don’t use backgrounds and don’t really know what you mean by it. But being retired, my funds are so limited. I so hope to win.

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  9. Nancy D. says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    These days my favorite background would have to be stencils and distress ink.

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  10. SHERRY says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    How AWESOME is this? A chance to win a spot in the background class. I’d LOVE to be one of the lucky winners!

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  11. Susan Kapp says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    I love emboss resist, then iron off the embossing! Would love the opportunity to take this class, thanks.

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  12. Stephanie C. says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I like using alcohol inks for backgrounds. I have never taken one of your classes before so it would be fun to try one out!

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  13. Jen Hayes says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I like the look of the embossing resist technique! Thanks for the chance to win a spot!!!

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  14. Angie McArthur says:
    July 28, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    I love the look of watermarks as backgrounds. I also love to use blended distress inks 🙂

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  15. susan h. says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    Favorite background technique is dry embossed. Thanks for the chance!

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  16. Ben Williams says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    My favourite background would probably have to be patterned paper or watercolor… It just looks so organic, and you can make it fall, spring, summer, or holiday. It looks really good and it’s not all that hard!

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  17. Becky M says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    “Smooshing” with distress inks is my favorite!

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  18. Ronda B says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    My favorite background to use is embossing folders. I would love to learn about more backgrounds that can be utilized.

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  19. Dana Myers says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    One of the background techniques that presents good results is blending distress inks.
    It would be great to see new and different ideas!

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  20. Felicia Lui says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Mostly I’ve been stamping backgrounds or building layer of die cuts. I’ve been watching videos of stencil inn and will be attempting that next!

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  21. Carol says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    I usually just grab an embossing folder, but lately I’ve been LOVING the watercolor smoosh backgrounds…

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  22. April says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    I’ve recently discovered creating backgrounds with distress inks and it’s my new favorite!

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  23. Rhonda J says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    The OCC are always so much fun! I am not very creative…so I enjoy watching your technique videos for inspiration 🙂 Thank you.

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  24. Elayne Howard says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I’ve tried distress inks and some watercolor, but certainly not proficient! I tend to be a little timid in the execution. Looking forward to this class from 3 very talented young ladies.

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  25. young says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Thanks for your generosity, Jennifer! My favorite background technique is mixing/creating a gradient of colors using distress ink.

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  26. Sandy says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    I love your classes and would love to win a spot in this one! My favorite background technique has been watercolor since I took the watercolor OCC class. It never turns out the same way twice, but I love the differences.

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  27. Lynn Fletcher says:
    July 28, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    One of my favorite background techniques is stamping with a stamp (example: butterfly, flower, dots) with Versamark on the card stock. I love the cool effect it has! 🙂

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  28. Alicia Walker says:
    July 29, 2015 at 12:24 am

    The simple embossing folder does so much for the look of a card that is why it is my favorite!!!

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  29. Jen says:
    July 29, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I like a stamped image as a background. Would be great to win a spot in your class you are so talented!

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  30. Stephanie Bradow says:
    July 29, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Right now, I am loving Distress inks, but I would love to learn about some texture techniques!

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  31. Jasleen says:
    July 29, 2015 at 12:45 am

    My favorite background technique is the watercolour technique, that is, to apply some water with a paint brush and drop some distress inks and see them blend magically and beautifully. Thanks for a chance to win a seat in your class. 🙂

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  32. Lori G. says:
    July 29, 2015 at 12:59 am

    I love water color backgrounds and distress ink on craft mat then picked up with glossy card stock. Yo have to have some metallic silver in it too:)

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  33. Amber M. says:
    July 29, 2015 at 1:05 am

    For backgrounds, I mostly use dry embossing. It’s nice but it would be wonderful to learn some new techniques. Thank you for a chance to win a spot in your new class!

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  34. Lisaerica says:
    July 29, 2015 at 1:17 am

    Jennifer, I’d have to say embossing paste and powder are my favorites. Thank you for always inspiring and the chance to win.

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  35. becky smith says:
    July 29, 2015 at 1:17 am

    My favorite background is two; stamping an image and/or embossing folder. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  36. Kre8karma says:
    July 29, 2015 at 1:23 am

    I like to do embossed backgrounds with layers of patterned papers or watercolors

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  37. Kathy Mc says:
    July 29, 2015 at 2:02 am

    I guess I’d have to stay dry embossing using folders or impression plates. Think I’m a prime candidate for this class but it’s not in my budget right now. Thanks for the chance to win a spot in class!

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  38. Jessica N. says:
    July 29, 2015 at 2:14 am

    i like heat embossing using a favorite stamp. I also like water color techniques.

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  39. Alie T. says:
    July 29, 2015 at 2:18 am

    My favorite background for the moment is the use of pearly color paper as that is all I know how to do right now, so a class in doing different backgrounds would be a great way to be more creative.

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  40. Shelley S. says:
    July 29, 2015 at 2:27 am

    Hi Kristina, My favorite background is an embossed striped panel.

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  41. Carmen says:
    July 29, 2015 at 2:45 am

    I love creating my own background using little stamps or repeated stamping!

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  42. JUDYANN WALKER says:
    July 29, 2015 at 3:05 am

    I REALLY DON’T KNOW! I’VE ONLY TRIED A COUPLE. I NEED A LOT MORE PRACTICE ANDHELP.

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  43. Dianne Kozil says:
    July 29, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Hello, I love using embossing folders with an ink pad to color and/or distress. I would love to win a spot in your class ( a belated b’day gift LOL!

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  44. Beth K says:
    July 29, 2015 at 4:34 am

    I would totally love to win a spot in your new class!!!! I like a lot of backgrounds but I think my fav is watercolor backgrounds…..taking the distress inks and swiping them accross your cardstock or using the clear acrylic block and add color with your ink pads and then spraying water on it and smooshing it on your cardstock.

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  45. Nia Pranidia says:
    July 29, 2015 at 5:02 am

    My current fave background is using some stencils and creating ombre colors.. I’m still learning, but it’s fun! 😀

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  46. Michelle says:
    July 29, 2015 at 5:31 am

    I have not started making any cards or backgrounds yet but from the videos I’ve watched so far, I think i will like backgrounds with distress inks with stencils and maybe watercolour 🙂

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  47. Terry York says:
    July 29, 2015 at 5:39 am

    I enjoy resist techniques used for backgrounds! 😉

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  48. Linda F says:
    July 29, 2015 at 5:53 am

    I think blended distress ink backgrounds are my favourite. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  49. Bev Karolak says:
    July 29, 2015 at 7:33 am

    I don’t tend to do too many backgrounds, so would really benefit from your class! Thanks for the chance to win a spot! 🙂

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  50. Retta S says:
    July 29, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I guess stencils or embossing folders are my usual techniques. I need the class. I’m sooooooo in a rut!! Thank you! I did get the clean color watercolor markers and am loving how very good they are. Thank you for the info!!!

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