Use a Pattern Paper to Begin Your Design by Jana

TGIF everyone! Today I want to talk about how to use a fun patterned paper as a jumping off point for a layout.

 

I was immediately drawn to the large checkmark pattern of the "Be" Live paper from the Cut & Past Adorbs collection. I decided to cut a section out of that paper to begin my page design for this next layout.

 

Supplies: Cut and Paste

Hello” Greet Paper

“Special” Striking Paper

“Be” Live Paper

“Loved” Devoted Paper

“Adorbs” 6x6 Paper Pad

“Special” 2x6 Journal Card

“Special” 4x6 Journal Card

“Special” Tiny Word Stickers

Story” Enamel Shapes

“Hello” Decorative Brads

“Be” Chipboard Stickers

“Be” Label Stickers

After I cut out the checkmark, I held it up to several of the other papers to decide which one to adhere it to. I chose to use the "Special" Striking paper with the gradated green and blue. I especially like the way the green shows above the checkmark and then fades to blue underneath the checkmark. I trimmed the paper to a smaller square, matted it with white cardstock, and then adhered it to a 12x12 sheet of "Hello" Greet paper.

 

I adhered my photo and the journaling cards to the polka dot side of the "Loved" Devoted paper. I used a couple of patterns from the 6x6 paper pad as accents. Finally, the page gets a finishing touch with a mixture of decorative tape, enamel shapes, decorative brads, and a variety of chipboard stickers. I love how it came together!

 

 

Thanks for taking a look!

Jana Eubank