Pattern Play Day #5

Final Day for Pattern Play and today we learned how to use our patterned papers to make a quilted design and to make embellishments.  For my homework I decided to make a quilted pattern using paper from my Bright Side 6 x 6 pad from Lawn Fawn.  This is probably my favourte and most hoarded paper collection, so far.  I used Kristina's excellent instructions and video to create a quilted pattern using 4 different papers.  I am also linking this card up to the Simon Says Easter/Spring challenge.

Cardstock:  White , Winter Wisteria, Berry Sorbet (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Bright Side (Lawn Fawn)

Stamps: Pretty Peonies (Papertrey Ink) Flower Friend (Simon Says Stamps)

Ink:   Winter Wisteria, True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders) Sentiment Flag (Lil' Inkers)

other: foam tape

Pattern Play Day #4

Back with some more homework from Pattern Play, the lesson on Day 4 was about altering your patterned paper to give it a new look.  Some of the techniques introduced were the use of Glossy Accents, Distress Stickles and Stain, using enamel, etc.  This is totally out of my comfort zone!  I love the look of all of the those techniques, but on someone else's card!  LOL  

However, homework is homework and I tackled them. I am also linking this card up to the Simon Says Easter/Spring challenge.

The techniques I used for my card were based on Jennifer McGuire's instructions on how to make a shaped card and make it stand up.  I used Glossy Accents, Distress Stickles and a white gel pen on my card.

Cardstock:  White , Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Bright Side (Lawn Fawn)

Stamps: Flower Friend (Simon Says Stamps)

Ink:   True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders)

other: Glossy Accents, Mustard Seed Distress Stickles (Ranger), uniball white white gel pen (Signo),  foam tape

Pattern Play Day #3

I have some more homework to share from Day 3 of Pattern Play.

Day 3 lessons were on how to tackle big and bold patterns.  Kristina taught the technique of cutting the paper and spacing it out to soften the look.  For my first card I adhered the paper strips to a piece of complimentary cardstock and for my second card I used a piece of co-ordinating patterned paper for my background. A fun technique but spacing out my patterned strips wasn't as easy as it looked.

Cardstock:  White , Vintage Cream, Limeade Ice (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Egg Drop Soup (Jillibean)  Marrakech Masala Bella (Basic Grey)

Stamps: Heart-2-Heart #3 (Papertrey Ink) Sunnier Days (Simon Says Stamps)

Ink:   Summer Sunrise, True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Fabulous Frames (Papertrey Ink)

other: foam tape

Pattern Play Day #2

I am still a bit behind on my homework.  Isn't it always the week's that are not supposed to be very busy that we get the busiest?  Day 2 of Pattern Play and I am started to get a bit comfortable our of my comfort zone.  The instruction and videos are amazing and on Day 2 Jennifer McGuire was sharing tips for changing up Patterned Paper and stamping on patterned paper along with guest Laura Bassen.  For my first card I went with Jennifer's technique of stamping and clear embossing on patterned paper and then using Distress Inks to add some colour.

Cardstock:  White (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Off to School (Fancy Pants) Bright Side (Lawn Fawn)

Stamps: Design Block Stencil (Hero Arts) Natural Beauties (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:   Shabby Shutters, Spun Sugar (Ranger Distress Ink) Versamark (Tsukineko) True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Sitched Mats (Lil' Inkers) Fillable Frames #10 (Papertrey Ink)

other: foam tape, clear embossing powder

Kim's Birthday Blog Hop & Pattern Play Day 1

Happy Birthday Kim!

Today is Kim Heggins birthday of Cupcakes Cards & Kim and Joyce arranged a little blog hop for her to help her celebrate her day. Thank you Joyce for doing this.

Here is a list of the participants, I hope you follow the hop and stop by to wish Kim a Happy Birthday!

Joyce

Darnell

Harriet

Jeanne

Kara

Kelly

Marybeth

Renee

Sharron

Tracey (you are here)

I have so enjoyed getting to know you this year, you are such a sweet and kind person and I love that I can call you my friend.  I hope that you have a wonderful day today and wishing you the most amazing year to come!

Make a wish!

This is also my first card for On Lines Classes Pattern Play being hosted by Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire.

Cardstock:  White (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Springtime (Echo Park)

Stamps: Think Big Favorites #2

Ink:  Ripe Avocado

Dies: Sitched Mats (Lil' Inkers)

other: foam tape, yellow button (thank you Amy Tsuruta)