4 Craft Store Finds You Can Use as Backgrounds on Your Website or Social Media
When I was creating the Going Bold Studio website I really wanted to create something that was on brand, unique, and you guessed it... BOLD! To do so, I took it to the craft store to pick up some items that I could use for backgrounds on my website and social media graphics. This is a great option because it allows you to pick backgrounds that fit within your color palette and add some texture which adds some visual interest! Plus, because you’re picking them out you can get exactlyyy what you want without trying to search stock photos that would fit.
So what kind of items did I use for my website? Here’s a look!
Sparkly Cardstock
I love myself some sparkle and wanted some confetti-style backgrounds. Here’s the thing though, confetti can be MESSY! So instead I hit up the paper aisle and picked up sparkly confetti paper! I love these because they have various colors and they give you the illusion of perfectly spread-out glitter confetti without a lot less mess!
Garland
Another fun thing to photograph is garland. Yes, you can bust this out for things other than Christmas! I opted for some pink garland that I piled together and then took close-up photos. This is such a great option to really add dimension and texture.
Chunky Confetti
Back to the confetti! Another option is to use chunky glitter. I know I said confetti is messy above (and it is!) but I also wanted variety so I sucked it up for this.
Banners
Banners can be great backgrounds too. You can either use tassel banners and take close-up shots. Or you can get the photobooth-style backgrounds for parties and also take pictures of them like that.
Curious how I put these banners to work? Below is a peek at my homepage and then you’ll have to browse my website and Instagram account to see how else I used them!
Anna Osgoodby
Founder of Going Bold Studio, Anna Osgoodby is an award-winning designer and social media marketing expert. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping small businesses with their social media, branding and Squarespace website design.
