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Beautiful Background Papers From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-338

Can't find the perfect background paper? Create your own!

Guest Allison Connors gives a quick, simple lesson on using markers to create customized background paper with fun, festive appeal!

Materials:

Tan cardstock
Brush marker in Green
Writer in Red
Fine-tip Marker in Black

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Hold the green brush marker slightly to the side, and then push down to make five leaves in a cluster (figure A).

   
   

2. With the red marker, place three dots at the tip of the leaf cluster.

   
   

3. Using a fine point black marker, outline each leaf (figure B). The effect doesn't have to be perfect -- some background color can show between the leaf and outline. This will give the design a more freeform, artistic effect.

   
   

4. Repeat this process throughout the page, turning the page to create clusters in different directions to finish the page.

GUESTS :
Allison Connors
Author/Designer
Serendipity Paper
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