I really love to use patterned paper on cards and I have several go-to layouts that I use when I want to showcase some gorgeous paper I have. These are not my original sketches, but ones that I've picked up and morphed along the way.
The cards are all standard size (5.5" x 4.25") and I've included the measurements for all the patterned paper pieces, so you can recreate them without reinventing the wheel!
Patterned paper strips measure 1.25" each.
Patterned paper measures 3.5" x 4.25"
Patterned paper pieces measure 1.75" x 1.75" and 1.75" x 3.25"
Patterned paper squares measure 1 3/8" (I used a square punch).
Patterned paper squares measure 1". Quilt card tutorial here.
I just LOVE this Fall paper from Stampin' Up! called Autumn Meadows - I'll definitely stock up on this before the mini catalog ends on January 4!
Hope you're having a fabulous week!
Brilliant. I love how you do these 'I'll dangle the idea in front of you now go and make some your own way' posts. I always end up looking arund my desk for suitable materials before getting even half way through reading.
Inspirational as always.
Posted by: jo capper-sandon | November 04, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Wow, these are all gorgeous!! So elegant!
Posted by: Jean Beck | November 04, 2009 at 09:40 AM
these are amazing, perfect use of patterned paper, makes me want to go and play!
Posted by: joanne wardle | November 04, 2009 at 10:46 AM
These are just beautiful, Ali. I am bookmarking this post to come back and CASE as soon as I have a chance. Every card looks fabulous and the layouts are so striking that you could use them for any theme you wanted.
Posted by: Heather T | November 04, 2009 at 05:13 PM
You always have such inspiring ways to use paper and show it off to its best advantage! These are all lovely!
Posted by: Shar B | November 18, 2009 at 06:58 PM
I'm using a couple of these designs a lot, Alison. Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Susan King | April 10, 2010 at 10:08 AM