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Post by cannmom on Jul 6, 2015 1:14:18 GMT
Do you use patterned paper often? I have been trying to use more of mine. I figure I bought it might as well use it. I have a couple of sketch books from Scrapbook generation they really help and some of Shimelle's classes have been great. What do you find that helps you actually use all this pretty paper?
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Post by LisaDorothy on Jul 6, 2015 1:33:33 GMT
I exclusively use patterned paper. And what helped me with that is something you mentioned- Shimmelle. I watched lots of her videos. I just bit the bullet and decided to choose only patterned paper like her. She has great advice on finding and using types of patterns that work well together. Place many of your favorites in front of you and just start cutting and layering! You'll quickly see what is jarring to the eye, and what just seems to jive well. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 6, 2015 2:03:02 GMT
I have to make myself use card stock. I love patterned paper. Just looking at another layout starts me and then I just start cutting and trying colors in different areas. I use 3-7 different patterns per layout.
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 6, 2015 2:12:58 GMT
I pretty much only use patterned paper. If a use a more solid background it is usually distressed paper. I don't have any problem using patterned paper because it is the first thing I go for.
One thing I do alot of is make a strip from the patterned paper and put it along the bottom or along the side. Some papers are made like this with a pattern on the side or at the bottom. I just do that with my various patterned papers.
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Post by pelirroja on Jul 6, 2015 2:44:50 GMT
Patterned paper is almost all I ever use: very little cardstock and very little solids. I love to mix and match patterned papers and the resource that really helped me was Ali Edwards' book "Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper". She showed how easy it was to use up to five different patterned papers together on a single LO. Ali mixes PP by comparing pattern size, pattern type, values of colors, etc. I don't know if that book is still in print but it's a good one!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 7:09:28 GMT
I use like 5 pieces of cardstock a year. That makes my patterned paper quotient around 98%.
I love mixing. There's an older publication called Playing With Paper by Angelia Wiggington that helped me grasp the concept.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 10:21:10 GMT
I only use patterned paper. Look on Pinterest for lots of ideas.  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 6, 2015 13:27:29 GMT
I use patterned paper on every single layout.
I have no problem cutting down a 12x12 to use as the background for a 8.5x11" layout.
I layer the heck out of my layouts. The trick is to use (at least) three color coordinating papers. Grab a floral (or you can substitute triangles, gears, stars, etc), a stripe, and a polkadot.
I use pp as a border, using a one inch strip at the bottom and one inch at the top.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 14:30:31 GMT
I Only use solid for mats. Photos are what I want to jump out from my page so I use large photos or multiple photos so very little of the paper is seen.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 6, 2015 20:00:58 GMT
I love patterned paper and use very little card stock except white. Thanks for the tip about Shimelle videos - always looking for tips on how to mix patterns  |
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Post by nylene on Jul 6, 2015 21:27:36 GMT
I started scrapping years ago exclusively with cardstock and I have to make myself use patterned paper. Very seldom do I do a page without a cardstock background. I'm just kind of boring that way.
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Post by jamh on Jul 6, 2015 21:45:52 GMT
I exclusively use patterned paper. And what helped me with that is something you mentioned- Shimmelle. I watched lots of her videos. I just bit the bullet and decided to choose only patterned paper like her. She has great advice on finding and using types of patterns that work well together. Place many of your favorites in front of you and just start cutting and layering! You'll quickly see what is jarring to the eye, and what just seems to jive well. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert. Ditto this! I also look at Pinterest and on scrapbook.com and copy layouts. I love patterned paper, but these days I always have a layout in mind when I purchase.
Happy scrapping, jamh
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Post by disneyer on Jul 7, 2015 0:42:58 GMT
I like the older Close To My Heart idea books to help use up my pattern paper.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jul 7, 2015 1:03:44 GMT
I have always used patterned paper. I used to always use cardstock as a background paper, but for the past year or so I've started using neutral or more subtle patterned paper instead and I really like it. Once in a while I like a very clean and simple layout on kraft or white cardstock, but I love my paper. I always find inspiration on Pinterest.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 7, 2015 1:55:50 GMT
Patterned paper is almost all I ever use: very little cardstock and very little solids. I love to mix and match patterned papers and the resource that really helped me was Ali Edwards' book "Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper". She showed how easy it was to use up to five different patterned papers together on a single LO. Ali mixes PP by comparing pattern size, pattern type, values of colors, etc. I don't know if that book is still in print but it's a good one! I still refer to "Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking" & "Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper" for inspiration. I started scrapping years ago exclusively with cardstock and I have to make myself use patterned paper. Very seldom do I do a page without a cardstock background. I'm just kind of boring that way. I, too, use a cardstock base for every layout. Rarely do I cover it with patterned paper. |
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Post by checkwheelsdown on Jul 7, 2015 2:15:33 GMT
I love PP, but I love my Bazzill cardstock too. So I use both, with my photos dictating the mix and match of PP vs cardstock. I enjoy the search and design process I can also recommend Ali's Designer's Eye books for inspiration. |
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Post by alissa103 on Jul 7, 2015 4:25:22 GMT
I use both cardstock and patterned paper. But I always use quite a bit of PP on my projects. Lots of great suggestions here on how to help you get more comfy with it!
Also make sure you check out the "b" sides (other side of the paper, usually it's a bit more muted or better for a background). A lot of times I use b sides in place of cardstock for a background. Especially ombré look papers right now. Or gently distressed or watercolor looking patterns. That's a good way to get your feet wet using them as your bases if you usually grab cardstock.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 7, 2015 4:31:08 GMT
I use PP on almost every layout, but I have a hard time using a lot of different patterns mixed together. I typically use several photos on two page layouts and to me they tend to get lost in all that busy-ness of pattern even if they're matted with solid colored cardstock. So for that reason I almost always use a solid cardstock base for pretty much every layout and just use the PP as an accent on borders, mats, etc. When I do use multiple patterns, I have to use solid cardstock to act as a buffer between the patterns. I think it works better for layouts with only 1-2 larger photos, but that's just me. Maybe I'll change my ways once I really get organized and have more time to actually scrapbook again. I just bought three more SG sketch books so maybe that will help me try some new things. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 7, 2015 9:33:35 GMT
I use a mix of pp and cardstock for my backgrounds. I generally prefer muted patterns for backgrounds but have gotten a lot braver with my background choices by watching Shimelle's and Nic Mackin's videos.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 7, 2015 12:00:10 GMT
I use a mix of cs and pp on my layouts as well. I totally forgot about Ali's Designer's Eye book. I loved it and it is what started me using more patterns. I really like Shimmelle's video's too. (I just don't like to write on my busy pattern paper, just tried it again last month, still not for me.)
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 8, 2015 2:55:17 GMT
I started scrapping years ago exclusively with cardstock and I have to make myself use patterned paper. Very seldom do I do a page without a cardstock background. I'm just kind of boring that way. That's not boring, that's your style! |
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Post by cannmom on Jul 8, 2015 3:12:02 GMT
I use PP on almost every layout, but I have a hard time using a lot of different patterns mixed together. I typically use several photos on two page layouts and to me they tend to get lost in all that busy-ness of pattern even if they're matted with solid colored cardstock. So for that reason I almost always use a solid cardstock base for pretty much every layout and just use the PP as an accent on borders, mats, etc. When I do use multiple patterns, I have to use solid cardstock to act as a buffer between the patterns. I think it works better for layouts with only 1-2 larger photos, but that's just me. Maybe I'll change my ways once I really get organized and have more time to actually scrapbook again. I just bought three more SG sketch books so maybe that will help me try some new things. I love  the SG sketch books. They will definitely help you to use more pp. I find it helps to use a collection of papers when working with one of their sketches instead of trying to pull together enough patterns that match well enough. Their sketches use like 5 and 6 papers on one layout. A collection just makes it easier. Have fun playing with your new books. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 8, 2015 12:49:01 GMT
I use a lot of patterned paper. As long as I mat my photos, they hold their own against the patterned papers.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 8, 2015 16:09:42 GMT
I love patterned paper! Sometimes I cut an inch off two sides and mat the 11x11 with solid cardstock.
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the SG sketch books. They will definitely help you to use more pp. I find it helps to use a collection of papers when working with one of their sketches instead of trying to pull together enough patterns that match well enough. Their sketches use like 5 and 6 papers on one layout. A collection just makes it easier. Have fun playing with your new books.
