Used blend modes and reduced opacity to create the background. Used blend modes for the paper strips in background, I used the template colors to my benefit when I applied papers from the Breathe Bundle to achieve the darker blue color.
Credits:
BREATHE BUNDLE by Simple Pleasure Designs & The Nifty Pixel
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=46706CSI
BUNDLE PAGE DRAFTS | by The Nifty Pixel
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=46525
CSI Vol.4 PAGE DRAFTS | by The Nifty Pixel
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=46529
