trying to make a Christmas pressie for my boyf- some sort of picture/collage to stick in his new flat.
Have seen this and would really like to do make the background of my piccy look somethign like that but have no idea how!

Anyone have any idea?
Is it printed (wouldn't that use a tonne of ink making a completely blue background!)?
I thought perhaps the paper was blue then it had been distressed with a bit of photoshop followed by some paint and ink.

It's really baffling me and it's a little late for me to start experimenting now but I'd love to be able to make a start tomorrow but have no idea how

edit- oops, sorry about the HUGE piccy