Background Technique swap

I am always looking for a new way to make backgrounds for my journal pages, or ATC's or postcards and stationary. So for this swap you will make examples of your 5 favorite backgrounds each on a approx. 4x6 paper base and on the back you will give instructions and a supply list on how to re-create your look. One card per technique. We will each have 2 partners to mail to so you should end up with ten new looks to jump start your creativity.

These cards should fit into a normal envelope so postage should be minimal. Please use supplies that are readily available to most and not a budget buster.

I hope this will be a easy, hassle free swap. I am making it US only as many easy to find supplies here can be impossible to find in other countries. I will check your profile. This will take some time and thought so please don't join if you are too busy. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. That said I am excited to learn some new tips and tricks.

If you are stuck for ideas there are many tutorials on the web. Here are a couple of sites to get you started:
http://gomakesomething.com/category/ht/background/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi00J44Ogn8

http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2011/11/art-journal-every-day-art-journal-backgrounds.html