Thursday, March 21, 2013

Pattern Play Day 3




Hi there.  I have 4 cards using some of the the tricks I learned from Day 3.  This day was dedicated to tricks for working with hard to use or bold paper.  So far, I think this has been the best day, in terms of helping me better use my patterned papers.  Those big, bold and colorful papers that initially catch my eye and make me want to buy a paper pad, are often the ones that just it in the box, because I have no idea what to do with them (except pet and admire).

The first lesson was to cut the paper into strips and then reassemble them.  Keep it simple, add a sentiment, and you are done.  What a timely lesson.  When I was going through my Basic Grey What's Up pad, I came across a piece that was so pretty, but the entire sheet was a scene.  I loved the scene and the colors, but had no idea how to use them.  Lucky for me, my Bountiful Banners arrived just as I was making this card.




I tried this idea on some paper from Bo Bunny Timepiece Collection.  I bought this pad several years ago because I thought it would be great for masculine cards, but had never been able to figure out how to best use those papers.  I stamped my sentiment from Hands of Time onto one of the tone on tone papers in that pad, and then matted it with a tiny border in white, a trick from Day 1.  I distressed the edges, and I think it helps those papers work better together, another tip from Day 1.




My last two cards use another techinque from this lesson, of just using small amounts of the bold pattern.  This first card uses 5 different patterns from Echo Park Hello Summer.  I never would have done this before yesterday, but I think they all work so well together.  Three of the patterns are tone on tone, so they work kind of like solids, the bold is in the front, and the fifth paper is just a striped strip, which ties all the colors together. 




My last card uses papers from Echo Park So Happy Together, and is inspired by this card from Ashley during the PTI release.   I used 4 patterns from this pad, but three of them are practically solids.



That's it for me today.  I have some more ideas about things I can do with more of my bold and hard to use papers, and I have a new appreciation for all those tone on tone, solids, and subtle prints that are included in the 6X6 pads.  This class is helping me see how to best use all of the types of papers included in those pads.  Perhaps I should get some more of them now....


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16 comments :

  1. Joyce, love your cards. Thanks for sharing the cutting patterned paper technique you learned. I think that is what I need to do to use my (many) pads. It just gives it so much more than using just a sheet of the pad. I love your birthday card - I like that it can be given to a child or adult - male or female. Just perfect.

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  2. Awesome cards Joyce.
    What a neat trick cutting the bold paper into strips. Those cards look fantastic. Quick & east cards too, but so lovely. the other two cards look great. i see you got your PTI goodies.

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  3. Oh my goodness, you've been prolific. I sure wish I had the time, but I am totally enjoying your creations. They are good examples and inspiring.

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  4. I was looking forward to seeing what you made today! I love the patterned paper you chose for your first two cards-- absolutely perfect for that technique! Your umbrellas are adorable (I want one like the middle one irl!) and your balloons have me looking forward to getting my new PTI sets on Saturday!
    I like Echo Park pp because they have the "almost solids" that coordinate-- that's a great feature!

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  5. so glad you are enjoying yor class! Love your cards!

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  6. Great cards & tips for using your patterned paper - especially those big scene pieces. I can't believe you have your banners already! Mine were originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but the updated info now says Monday :(

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  7. Wow Joyce you made four cards for Day 3, you have been cranking out some fabulous homework projects. That balloon patterned paper is fantastic, the Winter Wisteria looks great with it. Love how you did the umbrellas and balloons using Debby`s technique. I used umbrella paper for one of my cards, same wavelength again!

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  8. They're all fabulous Joyce...
    I love how you used those big bold patterns...
    especially the clocks and sentiment.
    But those balloons...
    I love that center balloon...
    the papers are fabulous! :)
    Lovin' these videos...
    though as usual I'm behind on the actual work! :)

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  9. Great cards. I really like your birthday ones. It seems like everyone is really learning a lot in this class. Maybe I should have taken it.

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  10. Hi Joyce, I'm in awe about how many cards you get through for these lessons when I can hardly keep up doing one card!! You have clearly listened well in class and come up with some great cards but my favourite is the umberella one using so many different patterns and it is just perfect. How fun that we both chose to do a balloon card too!

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  11. I am backtracking a bit, so hope you see this. Joyce I love your patterned paper cards, they are just the best! I really love this idea and can see doing it often. I also feel like I missed out on taking this class.

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  12. Cutting the "scene-type" paper into strips is such a great idea, it turned out so well on your first two. And, as a bonus, it seems like it wouldn't take all that long either. Love the papers you used for your umbrellas, and how you have them coming out of the polaroid frame. And, your last is so CAS it makes me squeal (just in my head though ... otherwise my family would think me strange!)

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  13. Wowzers Joyce! You are learning some cool techniques. Love the big scenes cut in strips. The balloons are so much fun. Keep posting so I can learn from you.

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  14. Love all of these Joyce! What a great mix of patterned papers on your first two cards. The paper on the umbrellas wis also a perfect pick.

    Linda

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  15. Great cards - the pp's match so well.

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  16. I am so intrigued with the idea of cutting those bold patterns in strips. Looks like an easy way to come up with fabulous designs! Love the hot air balloons with the Winter Wisteria and your umbrella card looks like such a fun concept1

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