Covered in Flowers – Stampin’ Blends Background

Published on January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

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On yesterday’s Live with Michele, I created this card using the Covered in Flowers Accents by Stampin’ Up!®. These stunning accents are perfect for enhancing both cards and scrapbook layouts. They can be left in their beautiful off-white colour, or coloured to suit your project using Blending Brushes, sponge daubers, or Blending Pens.

Stampin’ Blends Background

For this card, I created an alcohol-blended background and kept the accents white so they really stand out and contrast against the colourful backdrop.

When I create this style of background, I like to have control and treat it as a piece of art. Alcohol allows you to do exactly that. If there’s an area you’re not happy with, you can go back in later (even hours later) and adjust it by adding more alcohol. Just be mindful—adding more alcohol will cause the colours to move and blend further, depending on how much you apply.

Measurements Used…

There is no written tutorial, below you will find the YouTube Video to refer to.

Cutting Measurements

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Basic White	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front	Basic White	3 x 4½”	7.5 x 12cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5 ¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Vellum		4¼ x 5½”	10.5 x 14.9cm

Tips & Tricks

Alcohol
Only use 90% alcohol or higher, such as Diggers alcohol, available from Big W or Bunnings.
Surfaces
Use non-porous surfaces only, such as Vellum or Window Sheet.
Colours
- Limit the number of colours you use any more than three could create a muddy colour.
- Use colours that will blend, I have used Complementary in Azure Afternoon and Old Olive plus Lemon Lime Twist (also a Complementary)
Tools
- Paintbrush or fine-nib bottle
  Used to transfer and apply the alcohol.
- Stylus (optional)
  Great for creating small dots or gently moving alcohol in detailed areas.
- Straw or Alcohol Ink Blower
  Helps control and move the ink around.
  - The more you blow the ink, the more it spreads and creates different shades.
  - Be careful not to inhale fumes when using a straw.
  - An alcohol ink blower gives more control and doesn’t spread the ink as much.
Stamping on Alcohol Ink
If stamping onto a completed alcohol ink surface, ONLY use Memento Ink.
Safety
Always work in a well-ventilated area.

YouTube Video

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If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!