Friends of Unity Blog Hop - Patterned Paper

 

Hi everyone!!! No April Fool's day joke here - it's time for another Blog Hop!

My friends and I are playing with patterned paper this month - Alaine was working on something fun (if you are just jumping in right now - you need to check it out - you can find her HERE)

I had a blast with our cue.... because I am a paper JUNKIE!
   This month's blog hop inspiration was right up my alley because it inspired me to CHOP and don't STOP... I was on fire! 

Normally my hoarding skills are strong when it comes to my patterned paper (it's too pretty to cut - do you hear yourself saying that too?)  Well - this month I encourage you to check out all of the amazing inspiration we have for you and cut your stash! 

This is likely the. longest.blog post. ever. 

Because once I got started I just wanted to keep on creating! But I am sharing three (ish)  of my fave creations I worked on for this Hop. Buckle up! 

First up, I needed to give someone a gift - and I thought what better than a set of cards to give away?

I created this fast handmade gift set using one of my FAVORITE Unity Sentiment kits called ...let your wishes fly! 

This set of 6 cards used some beautiful paper I had in my stash (and with winter going on it's 6th month here - GREEN was a welcome sight) - wink! 

It is "busy" paper - so I balanced that with alot of white space. 

I kept it simple using the same card measurements and mixing my colors that coordinates with my paper - including some fun foliage cut with dies - but I kept them relatively flat as mailing them is costly when they have some bulk to them. 

  

 The sentiment kits are a GREAT way to customize an entire "set of cards" quite quickly - especially sticking to the same card sketch! I love them! 

Next up - this fast and simple card design! I love this soft and pretty paper - it really has a rustic/vintage vibe and I thought my Graciellie stamp called Simply Blessed coordinated with it perfectly. It was as easy as stamping that sweet image on vellum and adding just a hint of color with some alcohol markers.

 

I popped up the sentiment layer and added just a few embellishments. 

That vellum layer doesn't disappoint when combined with that patterned paper. 

Finally my last project for this month's Hop. This was SO much FUN! 

I told you I was busy - this paper had me hooked! 
I am OBSESSED with the bold pattern paper  offered at Unity called Botanical Dreams and Island Bliss!

It pairs perfectly with the stamp sets I colored up called Fresh Start, One Sip at a Time, and Tea Cup Floret! 

This "fun fold" card is using that gorgeous coffee to go mug from One Sip At a Time and the sentiment is from another Unity treasure called Coffee Queen! 

I had so much fun coloring these images, and the circle card I created is going to also be included with a gift  for a special someone (a coffee lover, of course !) 

I added a splash of craft ink in a strip of black cardstock,  and colored up all of these images with my Copics. 

That bold black paper is definitely perfect for a tropical theme/summer card design - there is alot to choose from in the paper packs - it was hard to decide, so I know I am going to create even more

(but I am sure you are worn out - this is ALOT, so I will save them for a Show n Tell session another day) 😉 

 Pattern paper does all the work for you - I love creating backgrounds - don't get me wrong. But If you love your stash of paper - chop it! You won't regret it! 

Our Hop is so much fun this month - thank you for stopping in to see me - be sure to leave some love in the comments below to let me know you stopped by - I may have a little treat to give away this month ;) 

Next up on the Hop is Eileen! You don't want to miss her designs this month! 

Peace, Love n Ink

Amber