Today's patchwork cards were inspired by a card made by Bobby at Bits and Pieces. She used floral patterned paper and hand-drawn stitching lines to create a quilted patterned birthday card. Bobby's card was so sweet, and her layout was fantastic! So, of course, I made my own patchwork cards! I am using her card and measurements as my inspiration.
The first card I am sharing today uses the He's the Man Designer Series Paper (#159068). I used the argyle, diagonal stripes, diamonds, grid decking, cookout, and vehicle patterned papers to create my first patchwork card.
I tried to vary the positions of the linear and icon patterns, so that the patterns did not look too busy.
I also picked patterns with similar colors. I am loving this color combination of Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, and Basic Black! It has warmth from the orange-red of the Cajun Craze and the richness of the Early Espresso that is very striking.
The second card I am sharing today uses the Host reward Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (#159913) from the July-December Mini Catalog. I highlighted the fall and Halloween patterned papers here, using Stampin' Blends to color in the background of the leaves pattern, the woodgrain pattern, and the pumpkins. The faces on the pumpkins are too cute!
The Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper is a gigantic designer series paper pack with patterns for fall and winter holidays and occasions. It has 48 sheets with 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. Wow! That is a lot of designer series paper in one pack! Yes, please!
All of the patterns are beautiful! There is a good balance of bold, bigger patterns and more subtle, smaller scale patterns. Having a variety of scales in patterned paper is helpful because the patterns don't overwhelm each other and become too busy. It is also helpful because not all projects are the same size. I wouldn't necessarily use a very large pattern on a small 3" x 3" card because it would be hard to see what the pattern is.
I can see myself easily using this entire pack of paper. I love the color palette and all of the patterns, but I especially love the fall and Halloween patterns! The Christmas ornament pattern is also one of my favorites.
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper is a Host item. This means you need to place a qualifying order that earns enough Stampin' Rewards to get the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper. Stampin' Rewards can start to be earned on qualifying orders of $150 USD or more (before shipping and tax).
Below are the measurements and supplies I used to make these designer series paper patchwork cards.
Measurements
- Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
- Squares (cut 2): 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
- Vertical Rectangles (cut 3): 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
- Horizontal Rectangles (cut 2): 1-1/4" x 2-5/8" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
- Pumpkin: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
Supplies
#159850 Scary Cute Stamp Set
#151595 Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
#159068 He's the Man Designer Series Paper
#159913 Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
#154830 Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154843 Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154906 Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154882 Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
#104430 Dimensionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#117147 Clear Block B
I hope you enjoyed today's patchwork patterned paper cards featuring the He's the Man Designer Series Paper and the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper. If you need supplies to make this card, please, shop my online store HERE.
If you have any questions about today's project or would like to host a party, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping and to help you host your own stamping party!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth
