Beautiful Background Papers

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
green brush marker
red writer
black fine-tip marker

Figure A

Steps:

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

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