Pattern Pizzaz

August is a pretty big month here in the Johnson home. Chris turns 40 this year, the girls have activities coming out their ears... and it's that month right before school start where tryouts and school government kicks in! The extra fun is the Papertrey Ink Senior DT challenge!!! Nichole gave us a great one this month. At first I was sort of shakin' in my boots. No, Seriously... but I realized that It's something I've been doing a lot lately without even thinking about it! Then it became a blast! (Perspective is golden I tell ya!)

Patterned paper... it's something that I struggled with in the past... I'm a recovered patterned-paper-a-phobic you see. I was totally afraid to play and experiment. But after a few years of just diving in I've figured out a few things that help me.. and I used them in this card!

First... don't be afraid to pair patterns. The floral paper is Hibiscus Bust while the polka dot one has no real pink in it... but Lavender moon is present.

I love creating my own paper because I'm a stamper... but I used to forget that you can easily customize your patterned paper by stamping on it. See the leaves? I could have easily just made them from cardstock. Stamping them onto the Bitty Dots paper added a little extra depth and texture. Fun huh!

The other thing I did was to make the flower from the Plum Pudding paper in the Guide lines collection. I added glitter to the petals knowing that the pattern would be lost... but there is still a slight variation that peeks through adding a little extra to the project!

I know you will love the rest of the teams project... and Wendy Sue is playing along again too! (I've just loved her stuff!)

• Becky
• Heather
• Lauren
• Mish
• Nichole
• Wendy Sue

Supplies

• Stamps- Floral Frenzy, Borders & Corners {circle}, Fancy Flourishes
• Ink- True Black, Hibiscus Burst, Creamy Caramel (SU)
• Patterned Paper- Friends til the end, 2008 Bitty Box Basics, 2008 Bitty Dot Basics, Polka Dot Parade, Guide Lines.
• Cardstock- Spring Moss
• Other- Martha Stewart Border Punch, Vintage White buttons, Hibiscus Burst Bitty Dots Ribbon, Glue Pen, Prisma glitter.

Comments

[Niki Estes]

1.

Lisa, this is so pretty! I love the colors and patterned papers you mixed!

[Alyssa B]

2.

So pretty! I love it!

[Quirky]

3.

Love your take on the challenge! :)

[Toni Storie]

4.

This is adorable!

[Debbie Fisher]

5.

This is soooo pretty! I love all the elements, layout and colors! I have saved to my files for inspiration. Ü

[Jessica Canham]

6.

This is soooo pretty, Lisa! I love your combination of polka dots and flowers.

[Elizabeth S.]

7.

This is just gorgeous!!!

[Amy Sheffer]

8.

Gorgeous, Lisa! What a fun combination of patterns and color!

[MichelleY]

9.

Leese...for being a pattern paper-phobic...you NAILED this one. Its GORGEOUS!!

[Julia Aston]

10.

Love this integrated design Lisa - the flower and button layered over the DP flower - the great punched edge - the leaves - the sentiment - very pretty! great use of all these DP's!

[muriel]

11.

Your card is absolutely gorgeous !

[Karen J]

12.

You did a great job with the patterned paper..very pretty!

[Travelingmama]

13.

This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love your work so much!

[Melissa D.]

14.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Great job!!!

[Debbie Nelson]

15.

Gorgeous...love every aspect of this card..the colors are awesome!

[Brenda M]

16.

Gorgeous card........so bright and cheery....love how you worked everything together so nicely.

[Roxanne]

17.

Something about this beautiful card just "does it" for me. I keep coming back to it and viewing it, trying to decide "what it is" that so inspires and captures my attention. Is it the sweet use of the polka dot paper with the punched border? The way the bitty dot ribbon pairs with it? Or the mini square paper or all of it in harmony? I don't know, but it's really fascinating. And inspiring...and simply lovely! Had to let you know.

[karen C]

18.

I just love this card. I know I will be casing this one. I keep looking at it and see more and more detail each time.