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[Natalie Dill]

Hey Cherries!

I hope you're enjoying the lovely iNSD weekend! I am here with a fun challenge for you to create your own Background!

I love to DIY my scrapbook page backgrounds. I loved mixed media, but you don't have to use mixed media to participate! You just have to create a unique background for your layout that is not a predesigned page, a single sheet of patterned paper, or the like.

I'm going to give you a ton of examples for inspiration! I have created this layout specifically for this challenge today:


Catch the full process here: https://youtu.be/IiIdBTKlDWA

You are playing for this awesome prize!



Here's some examples of other DIY Backgrounds from my gallery:












I hope you are so inspired to DIY a background
You must create a new layout for this challenge.
You can combine with one other concept challenge, but with no other design challenge.
I have created a folder for your creations and submissions! It is called "DIY Background Challenge"
Please also add them in this thread - I do not want to miss anyone!

Edited to add: Submissions due on Sunday May 14 by 4pm Eastern!

Happy Crafting!

[mrozwood]

Neat! When is it due?

[ChrisC.]

Wow - your backgrounds are amazing!! I definitely want to try this challenge.

[oceanbreezes423]

This looks so cool, may have to give it a try!

[VickiR]

Fun!  Great inspiration from your LOs!

[Mommyof5~Misty]

You know I am completely head over heels for all your work, Natalie!! Great challenge!!

[Natalie Dill]

Neat! When is it due?

Thanks for the ?
I edited the original post to add due 5/14/23 4PM Eastern!

[mrozwood]

Neat! When is it due?

Thanks for the ?
I edited the original post to add due 5/14/23 4PM Eastern!

Thank you

[Denise C.]

I had so much fun doing this. I do wish I hadn't done my nails though last night 

[amysolovay]

This is a fantastic challenge, Natalie! I really loved seeing the backgrounds you've created -- thanks for the amazing inspiration!

[Natalie Dill]

I had so much fun doing this. I do wish I hadn't done my nails though last night 

di

OMG This was worth the ruined manicure! I LOVE this background!

(DIP manis - the craft paint just comes right off and you never even knew LOL)
 

[Nana01]

I am going to use my gelli plate to make my background for this challenge. Thanks!!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Wonderful challenge! I love doing this!!

[Trek]

My LO. For my BG I sewed together all this stripes scraps.

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

Here's my entry:

Thanks for the fun challenge Natalie!

[DMarie]

This so not my normal thing to do.  I love pattern papers and using them so making my own is a stretch.  Here it is.

[Natalie Dill]

My LO. For my BG I sewed together all this stripes scraps.

Ohhh yes! Sewing on the background is a GREAT idea! Lovely layout!! Thanks for playing!

[Natalie Dill]

Here's my entry:

Thanks for the fun challenge Natalie!

This is SO beautiful! I love the background - is it stamping or rub ons?  Great job!
 

[Natalie Dill]

This so not my normal thing to do.  I love pattern papers and using them so making my own is a stretch.  Here it is.

Well I LOVE how you made your own background here! Those stamps are some of my favorites and I love how you used them! Great job!
 

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

Here's my entry:

Thanks for the fun challenge Natalie!

This is SO beautiful! I love the background - is it stamping or rub ons?  Great job!
  

Thanks Natalie.  It's Inking, stenciling and stamping.