when i start a layout i always have an idea of what i want my background to look like

and a big part of the design, is the photo size and where it is going to be on the layout and the title if i want it to be big or small

i started off with my big chipboard title and a big photo

using a light mango paint colour with impasto paste

 and wanted to use the stencil on 3 spots on my layout

and adding a few flicks of black mist.

i painted the chipboard wordlet with black paint so it would pop on the page

Glitz Design - 77

Glitz Design rhinestone - black and white

after cutting out my background using my cameo

i stamped on my cardstock and added texture using pink paint mixed with impasto

and a fabulous bit of chipboard   Flourish 08 i painted white and 

i cut into bits and used it in 2 places on my layout