|
|
Post by cannmom on Oct 27, 2016 17:57:24 GMT
I love a good stripe or polka dot. So versatile to use. I struggle with anything that is a really large scale pattern. What are your favorite go-to patterned papers?
|
|
|
|
Post by grammadee on Oct 27, 2016 18:37:44 GMT
Good question!
I love subtle patterns: swirls or chevrons or crosshatch, or circles and clocks are some of my favorites. For winter pages I love a snowflake pattern. For a more dynamic design, I love plaids, polka dots, diagonal stripes. I like to cut strips of pp with specific images like cars or arrows or trains for my little boy pages; or dolls or clothing or books or baking images for the girls.
I am drawn to some of the papers with large focal points, but I have trouble using them. The ones with a flower--or other type of cluster--in the bottom left or right corner are the easiest for me. I sometimes use two or more of the same paper, and then build a kind of paper tolle type of design by fussy cutting, distressing, and layering. Or I might just keep one layer, but use an exacto knife to slit the edge of the focal image to slip a corner of my photo under it.
|
|
|
|
Post by terri on Oct 27, 2016 19:49:32 GMT
I love florals, stripes, clouds (where appropriate) and I still really like chevron. I love patterned paper so I usually use a few different patterns on every page.
|
|
|
|
Post by anniefb on Oct 27, 2016 21:05:05 GMT
I usually use a variety of patterns and try to use things with different scale prints. I also like subtle patterns for backgrounds - as a change from white which is what I normally use.
|
|
|
|
Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Oct 27, 2016 23:36:26 GMT
I can make just about any small scale pattern work.
I especially like small dots. I like to add a drop of diamond Stickles on each dot, giving a little sparkle without the shedding of glitter paper.
|
|
Elsabelle
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,606 
|
Post by Elsabelle on Oct 27, 2016 23:46:14 GMT
I love polka dots. Polka dots in a pattern- not random polka dots, though. I also like a smaller scale florals, graph paper, and stripes.
|
|
|
|
Post by carolynhasacat on Oct 27, 2016 23:46:46 GMT
I haven't met very many patterns I haven't liked. Normally, it's the colors that really attract me to one paper over another, not the pattern. My favorites are a wide-spaced dot or repeated circle and a diagonal stripe.
|
|
|
|
Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 28, 2016 0:11:53 GMT
Florals, brocades, stripes, paisleys (they are out of style right now but I used to love them), dots, gingham. I like a lot of Simple Stories lines because I can cut them up and not feel guilty. I have a problem with cutting into pretty paper.
|
|
|
|
Post by sarahbee on Oct 28, 2016 0:39:30 GMT
I love pretty much all nature-inspired patterns - delicate florals, seashells, fruits, etc. I'm also drawn to map patterns but have trouble figuring out how to use them. I'm not a fan of paisleys or really any heavy, elaborate patterns (like damask).
Fun question!
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 5, 2024 16:16:01 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 1:58:57 GMT
Never met a plaid I couldn't use. My second favorite is a small- to medium-size polka dot.
I have lots of flower patterns, but for some reason I never reach for them.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Oct 28, 2016 2:08:07 GMT
I like anything that isn't girlie. I often will have 3-5 patterns per page.
|
|
gigikay
Shy Member
Posts: 15
|
Post by gigikay on Oct 28, 2016 3:36:33 GMT
I love small printed patterns. Dots, arrows, beach papers.
|
|
PaperAngel
Drama Llama
Posts: 7,312
Jun 27, 2014 23:04:06 GMT
|
Post by PaperAngel on Oct 28, 2016 4:02:59 GMT
I prefer the classics - stripe, plaid, chevron, herringbone, etc. - & small scale patterns in usable color palettes.
|
|
Chinagirl828
Drama Llama
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 6,469
Jun 28, 2014 6:28:53 GMT
|
Post by Chinagirl828 on Oct 28, 2016 6:17:56 GMT
I still love a good woodgrain, preferably something in mid to dark tones for backgrounds when I'm not using white cardstock. I love smaller scale patterns for layering, especially polka dots, stripes/chevrons, florals, and maps. I really struggle with the super themed papers other than maps.
|
|
|
|
Post by dulcemama on Oct 28, 2016 13:54:09 GMT
I love polka dots. Polka dots in a pattern- not random polka dots, though. I also like a smaller scale florals, graph paper, and stripes. I'm the opposite...I love random polka dots. But I tend to love irregular/random type patterns anyway. Florals are usually good for that. I also tend to go with big and bold and bright colors. But I also like graph and ledger prints to balance out all the big and bold. |
|
|
|
Post by mikklynn on Oct 28, 2016 15:06:59 GMT
Polka dots, wood grain, plaid, gingham, and any tone on tone small print. I love mixing up patterned papers.
|
|
|
|
Post by pas2 on Oct 29, 2016 10:33:56 GMT
Small prints, stripes, dots in subtle colors, plaids where they fit. I avoid large dots or stripes and the large motifs because I just can't figure out how to work with them.
|
|
|
|
Post by iheartpaper on Oct 29, 2016 12:12:11 GMT
Ledger for when I want to write a bunch on a layout.
Anything that works well as a background. Yesterday I picked up a 25 pack of paper at Tuesday Morning with tiny muted triangles all over it...perfect for a background.
I LOVE anything that can be used as a cut apart for layouts. Cameras in particular. I scrapbook in bulk(for family), so it really helps with embellishments.
I love paper...
|
|
|
|
Post by LisaDV on Oct 29, 2016 12:26:38 GMT
I usually use a variety of patterns and try to use things with different scale prints. I also like subtle patterns for for backgrounds. Me too. Although I admit to multi-colored stripes being the pp that I struggle with. I even threw out most of my obnoxious stripes several years ago. |
|
|
|
Post by carolynhasacat on Oct 29, 2016 12:40:40 GMT
I still love a good woodgrain, preferably something in mid to dark tones for backgrounds when I'm not using white cardstock. I love smaller scale patterns for layering, especially polka dots, stripes/chevrons, florals, and maps. I really struggle with the super themed papers other than maps. I forgot about woodgrain. I rarely buy this on purpose, but it pops up in kit clubs and side B papers and I always end up using it and loving it, much to my surprise. |
|
|
|
Post by michellewedertz on Oct 29, 2016 13:45:50 GMT
I love all patterned paper according to my stash  . Ha ha. I am always drawn to floral patterns. Pop a flower on a paper and I am sold! Some of my current faves are ones that have birds on them-the pink paper from the Gather collection with the birds on it is just gorgeous and I want to use it all of the time. |
|
|
|
Post by moraie on Oct 31, 2016 12:13:16 GMT
I love woodgrains, graph/grids, lines/ledgers.
|
|
. Ha ha. I am always drawn to floral patterns. Pop a flower on a paper and I am sold! Some of my current faves are ones that have birds on them-the pink paper from the Gather collection with the birds on it is just gorgeous and I want to use it all of the time. 