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How to: Create an outdoor "scene" background using mists


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Hi there! :)Those of you who have been reading my blog know how much I enjoy using mists on my creations. It can be a very subtle way to "freshen" up old papers or just add a subtle sheen to any project. Today I want to share how to create an outdoor scene background using mists.

Here are the supplies you require...


White cardstock/watercolour paper, a box to mist in (so the mist doesn't go everywhere) and various mist colours. I use Maya Mists because I love the strong intense colours they come in and a little goes a long way. Plus, they dry almost instantaneously. (But you can use Glimmer Mists if you like subtle colours).


I started by using the green mist for the grass. The closer you spray, the more intense the colour. My first spritz is about 3 - 4 inches away and then I add another spritz about 2 inches from the paper for an intense burst of colour.

Then I used blue mist for the sky.  You will notice that the paper starts to curl a little. No worries. When it dries, it will be completely flat (unless you spritzed too generously).


Then I added a bit of yellow mist. It's okay that the colours overlap each other...but you can mask the sections off for a neater outcome of course...:)

Some Copic-coloured digi images from Some Odd Girl and my little scene is completed! :)
*This tutorial was first shared in the Some Odd Girl newsletter and edited for this blog post.*

Please go check out the new releases from Some Odd Girl! Here's a sneak of what I did with the new images...it has something to do with next week's giveaway...;)


P/s: Don't forget about Flashback Friday 6.0! You have till Friday to link up your entries. The prize is a yet-to-be released Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp! I would really love for you to play along! :)

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21 comments:

  1. I have always loved your misting and today you have shared how to do it,thanx a lot gal,will surely give it a try.But Just that we dont get most of the crafting supplies here in INDIA.

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  2. Oh how sweet! great tutorial too.

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  3. Loveeeeeeeeeeeeee this Yvonne! I love love love love that rainbow and clouds!!! CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  4. Fab card.. Love how happy the card look.. makes me smile and lift my spirits..

    Love all the images and the scene you have created..

    Fabulous wishes for you :)

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  5. Thanks a lot for this lovely tutorial. Anything from you is a treat for the eyes!

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  6. That is so adorable..... I loved the little cutie pie with a deer on the front of that awesomely & beautifully created BG..... You are such a fine PRO! I would love to give it a try too, well, when I'm able to lay my hands on some mist colors.... Till then I will satisfy myself with that gorgeous creation of yours.... Hugs)))

    Ash...
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  7. I just love this...so colorful so bright!

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  8. So bright n cheerful. I love the image n the misting.
    Thanku for ur swet comment on my blog dear.

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  9. Hey Yvonne ... YOU are ... listed as ONE of them... probably because... you did not click on the Yvonne LIM.... I mis-spelled YAM to LIM your surname.... SO SORRY... but the link was to YOU.... :)

    Bbig hugs my dearest friend... xoxo

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  10. Great tut... always get too generous with the mists and panic over the paper.

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  11. Hey ... Sista... Great misting ...great tutorial... Thanks for sharing ...cute card too... So you!!! ... xoxo

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  12. LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this and thanks for the how to!!!!

    I so need to get some time to create!!!

    Wishing you a great day sweet friend!!!

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  13. Love it and thanks for the great tutorial.

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  14. This is insanely cute!!! Coincidently, I just finished a layout similar to this - but I used water colours. This looks GREAT!!!

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  15. love your misting and loved this tutorial too :)Thanks for sharing

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  16. wow! I LOVE this card! it is so fun! LOVE IT! thanks for the tut, maybe it will be useful in the future if I ever purchase these mists...

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  17. Your misting is fantastic and unique as always! Thanks for the tutorial :-)

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  18. Wow so cute ... U must be thinking of you and your boyfriend when you do this up :)

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  19. Thanks for sharing this tutorial, oh Queen of the Mists! I need to get more mists, I still only have the one. LOL

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  20. Oh my goodness, how incredibly cute is this? I love this one! So much fun!

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Cheers, Yvonne.