Backgrounds: The Unsung Hero

With Shelley Kvamme MacDonald

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6 versatile background methods (bokeh, blending, splatter, and more) to immediately enhance your cards.
How to  master inks, sprays, and simple tools to create professional-looking textures and dynamic visual effects.
Key tips and tricks, including material variations, for successful, consistent results every time you craft.

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Create Your Own DIY Ink Stand

Learn how to create and customize an inexpensive, yet sturdy Ink Stand, to organize your inks

Say goodbye to generic storage! Dive into this fun, super-easy DIY and craft an "ink-redible" custom ink stand using just poster board. 

You'll learn simple measuring and cutting techniques to create a sturdy organizer that's built to fit your specific ink pad brands and sizes perfectly. 

You'll be amazed at what you can create with just your favorite hot glue gun! Get ready to organize your craft corner the way you want it.

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About Shelley Kvamme MacDonald

Papercraft Hugs

Meet Shelley Kvamme MacDonald, the Chartered Professional Accountant who traded in her calculator for stamps, dies & a Cricut! 

While she's a wiz with numbers, her true joy is channeling her sharp, CPA eye for detail into gorgeous, intricate cardmaking & 3D items. 

What started 15 years ago, making birthday cards with her kids, has blossomed into a passion for sharing all the cool tools and tricks of the trade. Shelley's here to show you that no matter your skill level, you've got a fantastic, confident card maker just waiting to bloom!

Shelley will be doing a Live Q&A at 5 PM EST on Friday, November 7th, 2025

Shelley's VIP Fun Bundle Bonus

Beautiful Backgrounds, Stunning Cards Live Workshop ($55 Value)

Who says backgrounds have to be boring?

Join Shelley for this live workshop where we'll splash, blend, and create colorful backgrounds, then transform them into spectacular cards.

Learn multiple techniques, embrace the happy accidents, and leave with gorgeous finished cards plus tons of creative confidence. Bring your sense of fum. crafting is better with friends!

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