Cardmaking with patterned papers is a helpful way to start your creative process. Having the patterned background already available helps to eliminate the “white page” block that sometimes happens when we face a blank white canvas.
Additionally, it is a good technique to use up the random end sections from your paper stash.
I listed the cards shown here in order of time taken to complete each one from more to less time consuming.
For the mushroom theme card I stamped the green background using brown ink and a large script stamp.
The basic steps after stamping:
- Add torn sheet music
- Stamp the mushrooms using brown ink
- Layer a washi tape sticker
- Add the butterfly die cut
Here is a fun, bright card. Cardmaking with patterned papers that have a specific directional pattern might be more of a challenge.
The butterfly card background is first stamped using the script stamp and black ink. I used black instead of brown ink because this paper is textured and I wanted the script to show.
The basic steps after stamping:
- Add sheet music to both edges of the card
- Draw dashed lines around the edges avoiding the sheet music
- Add the butterfly and circle diecuts
Another benefit of using the patterned paper is that you do not have the wait time for painted backgrounds to dry. This is an especially helpful option for those times when you need a quick card.
What is your preferred technique?