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You can create a very simple and effective background by spraying your piece of card/paper stock with mettalic webbing spray. This is sold in hardware stores and some craft stores in a spray can. You just spray it onto your card! Just make sure that you wear a mask and work in a well ventilated area when using this product as I understand that it can be toxic if not used carefully.