Thank You Card - Making Cards with Patterned Paper

The cards I will be sharing over the next few day/weeks are all about ways of making cards with patterned paper. We spend so much time and money collecting beautiful papers…. But how often do we actually break it out and USE it?

I think all crafters are guilty of this. It’s just so hard to cut into those pretty patterns. What if I mess up? What if I use it, and then find another project it would have been perfect for?

Have you been there too? It’s tough, but friends we need to move past that fear and just start using the patterned paper. There will always be more colorful paper to choose from later. Trust me, there will be. (The evidence is clear in my overflowing patterned paper stash. LOL!)

Now I’ll step down of my soapbox, and give you the details for this project. I know that’s why you’re really here. Right?

I started making this card by selecting four different patterns and cutting them into 3/4″ and 1 1/4″ strips. (I generally like the look of using a large print, a small print, a solid or subtle pattern, and an additional print that ties everything together.)

Then I cut a piece of white cardstock and added sticky sheet to it so that it would be quick to just lay each strip down without adding glue or adhesive to each strip. Before removing the backing of the sticky sheet, make sure to lay your patterned paper strips out to figure out the order you want to place them in on the card. Remove the backing and adhere all the strips to the white cardstock.

Next comes the diecutting! I chose to use the handwritten thanks die from The Stamp Market. I cut it three times from black cardstock and adhered them together. Then cut the card base from black cardstock and scored down the middle. Fold the card with a bone folder, and add the patterned piece to the center of the card base. Place the sentiment “thank you” to the card. Then embellish the card with a few clear drip drops.

I hope this has inspired you to break out your paper stash and start making cards with patterned paper. Check back later this week for more patterned paper inspiration, and tag me on Instagram if you make your own cards with patterned paper. I want to see what you come up with!