Pattern Play Day 4

Exceptional class, loving all of the inspiration, tips and cards shown in this class.  Pattern Play for day 4 included white washing bright patterns to tone them down, using smaller pieces of pattern paper and adding embellishment to them and using one piece of patterned paper as the card base.  I chose using small pieces of patterned paper cut into shapes.  It was fun trying to figure out how to arrange the pieces and what ones to use.  I went for various sizes of circles and created a Thank You card.  Only one more day of class unless we get a bonus one or two.  This has been a great learning experience.  I am sure I will take another class in the future.

Pattern Play Day 4: Thinking of You

Pattern Play Day 3

Day three of Pattern Play Class was full of new ideas.  One technique taught was to break up large patterns into strips and adding them to a card.  Below is my card demonstrating the technique, hope you like it.  Secondly we learned how to tone down bold papers using vellum.  It really adds a nice soft cover over the bright pattern, kinda whimsical.  Lastly by using small strips or banners cut from patterned paper and applying to a card base can be enough for the whole card, maybe with a little embellishment and a sentiment.  Two more days to go, enjoying this class so much.

Pattern Play Class Day 3 

Pattern Play Day 2

Second day of Pattern Play Class.  The videos have been very informative; many new ideas and ways to use patterned paper for cards and/or scrapbooking.  I love these step by step videos, not sure about the gray fingernail polish but that's about all I don't really like.  I guess I can comment on the nails since all you see of these fabulous designers are their hands. . .lol.  Today's first video focused on using background stamps to change the look of paper.  It's amazing to see the difference from original paper to ending ones.  The second technique used a mask to emphasize and create the vocal point for the card.  Thirdly paper piecing was used to create dimension on stamped images.  All three techniques are beautiful.  I focused my homework on the first technique.  What do you think of my finished cards?  I love the way they turned out.  Thanks for visiting.  More tomorrow for sure!

Card 1: Embossed Resist Technique

The bottom papers on the cards are embossed with a flower background stamp and then added color over the entire surface.  Such a great look, I am sure I will be using this technique often.

Card 2: Embossed Resist Technique

 

Pattern Play Class Day 1

I am enjoying taking an on-line class:  Pattern Play.  It is inspiring to see new ways to use patterned paper and stamps.  Our homework each day is to use one of the new techniques we've learned in class.  For day one I used the rule: bold, medium, blah to create a card.   My home work results are below.  Can't wait for more learning tomorrow.

Day One: Bold, Medium and Blah Patterned Paper

Day One Card 2