How I use Patterned Paper for Card Making | Tips for Mixing Prints with Examples | Spring '23

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Updated Spring '23 edition! All my best tips for choosing which patterned paper pads to buy, and how to mix prints, with lots of examples!

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[shellyt]

I love this. I struggle with putting patterns together. 😮 The prints you’ve shown in examples are beautiful and I wouldn’t have considered them to compliment each other.

[babsleach]

Christy! Please don't ever think any of your videos are boring or too long! I'm serious when I say these videos of how you select paper and the one you did a few weeks ago about how you come up with card ideas is SO HELPFUL! Thank you! Something else that I'd like to see your thought process on is how you know what small critters to use/organize on a card. I love all my little critters, but I have NO IDEA how to use them without making some big production! AND one last thing: I would like to renew my request for you to offer classes!

[micpurple]

Hi Christy, Great ideas for mixing and matching papers! I think it adds extra interest to the card front and a good way to use up left over pieces of paper!
It is a favourite technique to individualise card fronts. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas!

[janetg.]

This is great!!!! So many of us have these beautiful 6 by 6 pads, and struggle with matching patterns even though the colors coordinate. I always struggle with matching 3 patterns because I do not want it to be so busy. Please continue to make these pattern papers videos because they help us with our planning and thinking! Great video!!!!

[andreagosson]

Thanks for sharing! There's a lot of food for thought in this video. 😊

[shellykingham]

You are always so great at using patterned paper! Thanks for taking the time to share your thought process!

[mclemens]

So helpful to hear how you would combine these prints and see examples of previously finished cards to illustrate. Love these pads.

[debbiewaksmonski]

Very, very informative. Really appreciate the explanation on how you use the different patterns. One of the many reasons I love your channel.❤

[TheLovelyrosepetal]

This video is wonderful! It is such a great companion to some of the other videos you have done for us with using patterned papers. You have such a great eye for detail and I love your sense of style. You are so creative and talented; I love your content and am always inspired by you. Thank you for doing this video. I have been loving your series of tips and tricks, you really help us do better and be better. Have an amazing weekend! Stay safe and can't wait until Monday to see what you have for us!

[nikkirogers]

I love your cards! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your process and talent with us!

[reallycrazypaper]

I love your use of patterned paper. Thx for the tips. Hugs.

[rozib]

Great video. I love patterned paper, but just don’t know how to use it so I just hoard it and buy more! Lol the logical outcome. Please continue sharing more! I greatly appreciate it. :)

[ginacox]

That was really useful and helpful, thank you so much. Gorgeous pads, you do beautiful cards 🥰

[eva-mariemichaud]

awesome!! I think my favorite is the 1st paper pack!

[dwagner]

Thank you for this video...found it to be very helpful. Will go back and view you other video on pattern papers.

[PaperSquirrelsCardDesigns]

Oh this is perfect because I was just thinking about getting the Flora no. 6!

[ginagibson]

Thank you for your great tips.😊 Your cards always look awesome. Shared to Pinterest.

[lisadavis]

Your videos are never too long or boring! I love to hear the thoughts behind card design. My question is do you pick papers first before colouring your images or after?

[shelleyparker]

Loved this video Christy. Very helpful and maybe I’ll use my stash more. Thanks for sharing as always! Oh our bluebirds are back again this year. Momma sitting on 6 eggs and they should be hatching within a week or so. ❤😊

[ruthieteach]

Thank you for such a great video, i just love your cards, especially the one with the girl & dog in the rain with the rainbow umbrella, how did you do the rain background? It looks amazing!