Patternedpapereverywhichway_april2010

every which way with shannon tidwell
patterned paper
april 2010
April 2010 Class:
Patterned Paper
Backgrounds
every which way with shannon tidwell
patterned paper
april 2010
Description:
Do you usually reach for a trusty piece of cardstock for your layout backgrounds? If so, this
month let's try something a little different, patterned paper. Don't worry, there are subtle
patterns that will work fabulously as a background. And if you regularly use patterned
paper for a background, let's push it a little further this month. Go a bit bolder, add texture,
try something new. The objective is to take a piece of patterned paper and make it yours.
On my layout you can see that I went for a pretty busy pattern, but in softer colors. The
patterned paper was already a faux quilt, I added a bit of machine stitching to play that up
some more and add texture. I kept the rest of the page relatively understated so that the
background becomes an equal part of embellishment. The biggest tip I have for using patterned paper as a background is to add dimension.
Especially with your photo(s). By placing the photos on pop dots and a mat it helps
separate them from the background. Without this Iʼm afraid the picture would get lost.
Same thing with the title. The title needs a place to rest. For the most part it wouldnʼt look
right floating out there on the pattern somewhere. You can use a label or other
embellishment to create a ʻbreakʼ for the title.
Patterned papers are great for embellishing a page, but they can be the backbone too!
every which way with shannon tidwell
patterned paper
april 2010
Directions:
1. Use your sewing machine to stitch on the faux quilt. Donʼt worry, it
doesnʼt need to be perfect. You can see mine isnʼt. The machine
started eating my paper at the end...thatʼs why thereʼs that cute roll
at the bottom.:)
2. Tear and roll bottom 1”-2” of background. Place dotted pattern
behind to fill space.
3. Cut scalloped edge from patterned paper and add to bottom right
under the rolls.
4. Adhere photo(s) on to a mat with pop dots and adhere to page with
pop dots as well. (I only used one photo but you could easily add
more.)
5. Add torn fabric strips to left of photo as a starting base for the title.
6. Add labels, then title.
7. Embellish around the title with brads and butterfly embellishment.
8. Attach chipboard loopy sticker to top of page so that it sticks off the
top.
9. Now for the sequins….I wanted the sequins to look like they had
sprinkled down the page and come to rest there at the bottom in the
crease of the roll. So thatʼs kind of what I did...I sprinkled them
down and then adhered each one with a glue dot.
10.Print the journaling, cut into strips and adhere.
Supplies:
Vintage Patchwork Paper by The Girlsʼ Paperie
Brown Gem Collection by Making Memories
Dollhouse Home Front Paper by Studio Calico
Home Front Label Stickers by Studio Calico
Anthology Faprips by Studio Calico
Cheery Nerdy Bird Paper by Sassafras Lass
Multi Bliss Mixed Accents Thicker Stickers by American Crafts
Pink Embellished Butterflies by Jenni Bowlin
Flutter Glitter Flower Brads by Making Memories
Serendipity Fabric Brads by K& Company
Floor Plan Home Front Paper by Studio Calico
Kraft 12 x 12 Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper
Kraft 8.5 x 11 Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper
Craft Fair Black Patchwork Fabric Thickers by American Crafts
¼” Double Sided Adhesive Foam Circles by Martha Stewart
Precision Scissors by Making Memories
12” Guillotine Trimmer
every which way with shannon tidwell
patterned paper
april 2010
More examples? I went through my seeds and found some other examples for you…
Want to start out slow? Lined papers are the easiest and most subtle patterns to use.
Another example of lined paper.
Going a bit bolder? Add a tone on tone to the middle of a bold patterned to help take it down a notch.
Use an enlarged photo to keep the background from overpowering.
Add embellishments that enhance the pattern.
Step out of your comfort zone and use something new. I did with this yellow background.
Black and White is a great starting point, too.