Lots of good information in the first day of my Pattern Play class. And, I have used part of 3 sheets of paper, and a bit of a scrap, too. Not a big dent in my stash, but it is a start.
We were advised on how to select papers to work together, and I picked three from Basic Grey Out of Print collection. One sheet is bold, one has a smallish pattern, and one is monochromatic (I think)--or in Amber's categories--bold, basic and blah. Here are the papers I chose.
We were advised to start with a sketch, so as not to cut and waste too much paper. I browsed through the Retro Sketches archives and picked RS #19.
I wanted that middle panel to stand out a bit, so I used this week's CAS-ual Fridays challenge of chipboard, and cut a piece of a box the same size as the panel. At the last moment, I decided to stamp the word 'PARTY' again on a little scrap from that same paper collection, and popped it up. I hope that I did not violate any class rules by using a 4th pattern. It looked festive to me, so I'm going with it.
Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow with more cards using patterned paper.
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Love your card. Great combination of papers.
ReplyDeleteI love how your card turned out!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, Thanks so much for stopping by my blog last night...was laughing at your comment! I was sitting at work taking the class (don't tell!) Your card is fabulous...I love that you used four patterns...it makes the sentiment pop perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThis is so good Joyce. I love your choice of patterns and they really stand out from each other. I've been away for a few days so I'm already behind in class but I hope to make a start later.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you broke any rules at all! I think popping that up on a different PP was brilliant...kind of like coloring it with copics which is what Amber did! You made it your own and went with your 'gut' and it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI didn't sign up for this class, but I'm really glad you did, Joyce! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make!
ReplyDeleteThis card looks fabulous! Great mix of patterned papers!
Oh, Joyce, A++! I totally agree with that little pop of festive 4th pattern. You are prolly jumping ahead of class with that idea, ha! I'm signed up, too, but haven't gotten to class yet. Don't tell on me.
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Joyce a perfect project for the kick start. You have already used more patterned paper than me. Love these BG papers I never got any of that line but you picked awesome patterns and great job with the chipboard addition.
ReplyDeletepretty papers!! so unique!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you didn't break any rules. Love the way this looks. I did something like this with the kit from Tracey. I should have taken the class…lol. Again looks like I am the only one not going to school.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, the mix of papers is awesome and I really love how that sentiment looks on the notebook diecut!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. I love that paper pack from BG and you've highlighted it fabulously.
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of papers - sometimes I'm afraid to mix things up - these look really great together - the party stamped on the dots make it look even more fun!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, this is so amazing! I really mean that, just amazing, your choice of paper is so fun for a birthday card, I can't wait to play along too.
ReplyDeleteGreat papers, Joyce! I love the bold strip in the center and I really like the sentiment on the notebook die cut!
ReplyDeleteWow! This card is stunning. So different from the cards you usually make. I love the choice of papers. Thanks for sharing the tip on how to choose the papers. Hopefully, I'll remember this.
ReplyDeleteI think I should have signed up for that class as I have so many pattern papers; I've stopped buying except for PTI's; of course.
I was so excited to see your card in the class gallery, Joyce ... it turned out wonderfully! I'm hoping to get a chance to play later. So glad you linked up with CAS-ual Friday's too!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bold colors...
and you're such a rule breaker...
have went over to the dark side and joined my ranks...
I used 4 papers too! :)
Love all the pattern paper you chose... I can totally tell you joined the pattern play online class! Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Friday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteawesome use of patterned paper! beautiful card! thanks for joining us this week at CAS-ual Fridays! =)
ReplyDeleteSuch dramatic papers for your card but you made it work beautifully! I can definitely see the day 1 rules in play.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Your pp's work really well together - love the card.
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