Clever Ideas for How To Use Patterned Paper
Wed, Jul 12, 23
If you think you should use patterned paper just as a backdrop for your diecut or stamped focal image, then this blog post is for you? Design Team member Kate is here to share three clever ways to use patterned paper to add more texture and dimension to your cards. Get out your patterned paper stash and let's get started.
Clever Ideas for Using Patterned Paper on Handmade Cards
Patterned Paper Idea #1: Die Cut Your Patterned Paper
Kate used a leaf piercing die cut plate to add texture to the plaid background of this strawberry card. These pierced designs add subtle interest when you use the on patterned paper. Also consider cutting background ie cut designs from patterned paper.
Supplies for this card:
- Dots and Stripes Gingham Patterned Paper by Echo Park
- Leaf piercing plate Stampin' Up!
- Strawberry Stamp Concord and 9th
Patterned Paper Idea #2: Emboss Your Patterned Paper
Grab some darker patterned paper and some white embossing powder and emboss a design right on your patterned paper. White embossing powder and a forest stamp makes this male themed card come alive.
Supplies for this card:
- Dots and Stripes Gingham Patterned Paper by Echo Park
- Stamp from MyMomenta
- Deer Die Cut from Tim Holtz
Patterned Paper Idea #3: Stamp on Patterned Paper
Kate added some interest to the rainbow striped paper with some gray ink and a background stamp. Using this technique you are almost creating your own patterned paper.
Supplies for this card:
- Totally Cute! Patterned Paper from Simple Stories
- Stamp set from Catherine Pooler
- Leaf background Stamp MyMomenta
-Kate