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spring 2013
paper mixology
Mix and match patterned papers like a pro!
BY KELLY GOREE
Our resident paper mixologist is here to help you break it down,
cut it out and make it work.
capture life
supplies
CARDSTOCK,
Bo Bunny, Bazzill Basics;
PATTERNED PAPER, BRADS, LETTER
STICKERS,
BasicGrey;
DIE CUTTING MACHINE, SHAPE FILES,
Silhouette;
PAPER PUNCHES,
Fiskars;
ADHESIVE,
Xyron, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
the essentials
The grid layout that Kelly used allowed her
to maximize the number of pieces she cut
from her large patterned papers.
I’ll admit to anyone who asks me that my true
scrapbooking love is patterned paper. Without
shame, I confess to a large stash that I have
been slowly trying to work my way through for
many years, even as I collect more. Over time,
I’ve noticed that the papers that seem to last
the longest in my collection are the ones with
large patterns. I love them, yet struggle to use
them. And that got me to thinking, “I’ll bet oth-
ers have a hard time using them, too!”
So I decided to challenge myself to use up
some of my favourites and share what I learned
about taming large patterns. Just follow these
few simple steps and you can master them, too!
Break it up.
Cut into those patterns and
make them smaller. Not only do they become
more manageable, but you have more of the
paper you love to use on future projects.
Cut it out.
Don’t be shy! Select your favou-
rite section of the large pattern, then cut it out
to use as an accent.
Make a frame.
Structure can be one of the
best ways use large (and multiple) patterns. By
creating a frame around your project, the pat-
terns won’t seem busy or overwhelm the other
elements on the page.
Now it’s your turn! Find your favourite large-
patterned paper and put it to work for you! It’s
as easy as 1-2-3!