Sunday, March 24, 2013

Make it Monday #108 and Pattern Play


I have a card for this week's Make it Monday #108:  Inked Backgrounds.  I used a mixture of PTI blue and green inks and the World Map and Destinations stamps.  The card seemed kind of manly, so I used a Fillable Frame sentiment to make it a Father's Day card, and I just hope I can find it in a couple of months.





The next 3 cards use a variety of the techniques and principles taught in the Pattern Play class.  Betsy Veldman did a video on Day 5 which inspired me to pull out my stash of 12X12 papers to see if there were any there I could cut up for a card.

This first card uses some paper I think I bought a Target a while ago.  It was a package of several color coordinated sheets that I bought because I loved the colors and designs, but then could never figure out how to use them on a card.  I took one pattern, cut it into uneven strips and then flipped every other strip upside down.  I fussy cut some leaves out of a coordinating piece from that same pack.   The paper is very flimsy, so I adhered the cut leaves to some Vintage Cream paper and cut again, this time leaving a border.  I used the same Father's Day sentiment from the first card (benefit of not cleaning up).



The next two cards use the same piece of patterned paper--it's got a super busy and bright pattern that had intimidated me--until now.  I used the Everyday Photo Finishers and experimented with two different layouts.  I did not cut this paper into strips, since there were sort of strips already in the pattern.  The back of this paper says Anna Griffen, and it is probably from either Michaels or Joann's.







Here they are together.  I think I prefer the card on the left.  Like that bow?  Doesn't it actually look like a bow?  I used my Bow Easy again, and I don't think I'll ever tie another bow without it.




That's it for me today.  I'll be back tomorrow with a card for the PTI blog hop.  Do you have your sequins ready?



Thanks for Visiting

14 comments :

  1. What a PERFECT masculine card for Fathers Day!!! I think this stamp and the ink choices were perfect! Love the twine too!!!

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  2. The map, I forgot you got that one, it turned out fantastic. A great father`s day card! The rest are all very cool graphic cards Joyce. I love the purples, blues and green together on your first card. The funky pattern on the next two are very fun.

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  3. Love the MIM card, the colors. masculine feel and THAT map stamp. Gotta put that on my wish list-Love it!~!

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  4. These cards are gorgeous! Love how you reversed the print on the scallop paper and I love the card with the beautiful bow! I'll have to google the bow easy...:)

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  5. WOW, 4 beautiful cards here, Joyce. Love the map father's day card...smiled when I read your note about remembering it in a couple of months. That's just the reason I make cards the very last minute (or so I tell myself). LOL

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  6. They're all fabulous!!
    Lovin' those pattern papers though...
    such a mod feel to them! :)
    You were good with your homework...
    I missed most of mine. :(

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  7. Looks to me like you were at the head of your Pattern Play class after seeing all your "homework" projects. Your inked background map is ideal for Father's Day, Joyce! Also love your other Father's Day card turning the strips upside down. Had company all week so knew I wouldn't get time to create so didn't sign up for the class. You've motivated me to quit hoarding and start using those stacks of patterned paper though.

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  8. You mean you won't have that fathers day card filed under "fathers day cards" ! Jk
    I agree I think the map is perfect for boy or guy cards.
    I love your patterned paper cards....I would say that class was so worth your time. I will have to keep coming back here for inspiration !

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  9. Love the ink resist with that map - great image for a Father's Day card! Pattern Play looks like it has been a great class - with the last 2 cards I really like the one with the bow.

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  10. love your inked background for the map card and the way you've flipped the patterns on the second card.

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  11. Great cards, love the bright colours and how you just let the papers do the talking. Great simple cards.

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  12. Love the white map on the inky background and what yummy papers you have... great way to showcase them :0)
    jenny x

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  13. LOVE your map card and it is such a great for Father's Day! And that mod paper is wonderful. I adore the card where you flipped your patterns!

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  14. Great cards. The one you did with the map is awesome. Great inked background. The 21nd one has some really wild paper. But you did a great job with the layout. Love the colors of that paper too!

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