Blur background video

Im using FCPX 10.1.3
I insert a freeze frame for a clip in my video. I am overlaying a smaller picture over the freeze frame. I would like to freeze frame to blur while the picture is being displayed over the freeze frame.
I almost positive Ive done this before in one of my previous projects but I can not find it. How can I accomplish this?
Thanks in advance, Dan

Apply the blur effect on the clip you want as BG. Select the BG lip. Adjust the starting point's amount (probably zweo)of blur – using the slider in the Inspector, Move the playhead to the point where you want maximum blur. Change the amount in the slider. Fine tune.
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