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Crafting a Magical Background with Perfect Paints

Feb 12

Colorful shimmering matte acrylic paints and a floral card with yellow, purple, and orange flowers on a textured background. Text: "Perfect Paints."
Magical card using shimmering matte acrylics

Hey there, crafty friends!

Today, I’m sharing a fun and super simple way to create your own shimmering background using Perfect Paints acrylics. Because let’s be honest, plain card bases are boring, and we’re here to fix that!

So, I grabbed an empty card base that was practically begging for some color. The plan? Five colors, five stencils, and lots of texture! Let’s dive in:


Five Perfect Paints jars in blue and gold surround a rectangular wood panel on a light surface. The setting is artistic with a creative mood.
Creating our card background


First up, I took a wavy sea-like stencil and laid down a base with Bohemian Blue Shimmering Acrylics. Instant ocean vibes!


Bohemian blue paint jar labeled "Perfect Paints" on paper with blue wave patterns. Background is light wood. Artistic mood.
Adding Bohemian blue to our background

Then, I grabbed a seamless design stencil and added True Blue Shimmering Acrylics—because two blues are better than one, right? These blended together beautifully.


Patterned wood card with True blue floral and wave designs using Perfect Paints. Jar labeled "Perfect Paints" beside it, on a textured surface.
Adding True Blue shimmering matte acrylic paints

Time for some dotty magic! I picked up Mermaid Tail Shimmering Acrylics and added playful dot highlights.


Teal and blue abstract card on paper, featuring dots and wave patterns. A jar of "Perfect Paints" Shimmering Matte Acrylics is beside it.
Adding mermaid tail shimmering matte acrylic paints

Next, I reached for a geometric stencil and brought in some depth with Peacock Blue Shimmering Acrylics—because who doesn’t love layers?


Card with abstract design using Perfect Paints blue paint patterns and stencil designs. A jar of blue paint is placed on a light wood surface.
Adding Peacock Blue shimmering matte acrylic paints

And finally, to break up all that blue, I added Bright Gold Shimmering Matte Acrylics for some bold highlights. Contrast is key!


Handmade card with blue, teal, and yellow shimmering matte acrylic paints used to create background . Open jar of Bright Gold Perfect Paints nearby on a light wooden surface.
Adding bright gold shimmering matte acrylic paint


Once my background was shimmering and looking fancy, I popped on some coordinating florals, and voilà—a beautifully layered card made from scratch! Who needs patterned paper when you can create your own with these stunning acrylics?


Colorful paper flowers with gold beads on a Perfect Paints shimmering matte acrylic blue and yellow textured background. Two jars of blue paint nearby. "Perfect Paints" text visible.
Finished Card using Shimmering matte acrylic paints

I hope you enjoyed this technique! It’s the perfect excuse to go wild with colors and stencils. Try it out, get messy, and don’t forget to tag us in your creations—we’d love to see your shimmering masterpieces!

Happy crafting!


Colorful paper flowers and jars of "Perfect Paints" on a textured surface with a blue pattern. Bright yellows, purples, and greens.
Finished gorgeous card by Eva!


Products Used:

Perfect Paints Shimmering Acrylics


Lots of Love,

Eva

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