Using Patterned Paper in Card Making

Need a handmade card in a hurry? Using patterned paper in card making is my secret weapon! Easily add color and design simply by adding your favorite paper!

When I need a handmade card in a hurry, my favorite thing to do is add some patterned paper (known as Designer Series Paper in Stampin’ Up! lingo) to my project. Because Stampin’ Up! products coordinate, if I chose a patterned paper that has 3 colors in it, I’ll have those same 3 colors in ink, cardstock and embellishments. That color coordination makes card making a snap!

In this particular project, I used the gorgeous In Good Taste Designer Series Paper which has some wonderful photographic images of wood, tile, stone, and other elements. I paired it with the Enjoy the Moment Stamp Set that has simple but detailed images that I thought would contrast nicely with the paper.

I took the design element one step further by actually stamping on the Designer Paper. This gave the background even more depth and added a nice detail to the card, don’t you think? You can see more cards using patterned paper here.

Supplies Used On This Project

Cardstock Measurements

• Merry Merlot Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
• Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (2)
• In Good Taste Designer Paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″
• Smoky Slate Cardstock: scrap for die-cutting

Project Instructions

1. Cut a piece of Merry Merlot Cardstock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, score at 4-1/4” and fold at score line
   to create your base card.
2. Cut a piece of 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White Cardstock and adhere to inside of card.
3. Using a half-sheet or scrap of Basic White cardstock, cut out the Stitched So Sweetly rectangle
   (approximately 3” x 4”) using the Cut & Emboss Machine. On the remaining scrap, stamp the
   sentiment and cut out using the smallest die from same Die Set. Using a scrap of Smoky Slate
   cardstock, cut out the next largest die. Layer the White die-cut onto the Smokey Slate die cut.
4. Cut a 4” x 5-1/4” piece of the In Good Taste Designer Paper and layer onto the base card.
5. Using the White die-cut piece from Step #3, stamp the flower using the Merry Merlot ink pad.
   Wrap a piece of the Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim over the stems and tie into a knot on the
   left side. Adhere to base card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Adhere the sentiment tag to right side of stamped image using Stampin’ Dimensionals to finish.

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Try this card sketch idea with different papers and colors and you’ll have a card in minutes!  Leave me a comment below and let me know if you try it and how it worked out for you!