it's time for challenge two, the patterns challenge. are you ready?!
As part of the exclusive Stamp-a-faire Kit (purchase not required), customers will receive a packet of patterns like you would use for making clothing, only these are designed as a unique version of card sketches. Similar graphics will be provided on the blog along with this challenge post. You are challenged to create a card using one of the card patterns to help you warm up for the day.
for this challenge, i contributed a card pattern (translated above) based on this card from a recent release...
when a set has fun die cuts, i like to group them together and make a collage of sorts. i think my first layout like this came about because i had so many extra die cuts on my desk and didn't want to toss them! anyway, the smaller background panel helps to ground and group the images while still being small enough to have the die cuts extend over the edge for a little added interest. as mentioned on the pattern, the rule of threes is a good thing to remember and incorporate in your groupings. while i was using four die cuts, i paired and overlapped two of them, which makes them read as one, creating a visual grouping of three.
so, how about two new examples? here i used comfort food along with a soundburst and word die from zappy birthday. the sentiment portion of the layout lends itself well to soundbursts or speech bubbles, although they're not necessary. a word die cut or even a die cut that is not a word (with a standalone sentiment to the left) would be worthy alternatives. i scream, you scream, we all scream wow!
here, i used love potion, again paired with a soundburst and word die from zappy birthday. i was planning on something else, but this just came together and i loved it! we've got great chemistry - bam! on both cards, you'll notice that i chose bold patterned papers to set the stage as the pattern card suggests, sticking with more simple stamped images that pop on top. there are lots of great stamp sets that are perfect for this card pattern - i know it will show up again around here. are you ready to stamp again? pick a pattern or two or seven and get busy...
nichole | amy | ashley | betsy | danielle | dawn | heather | laurie | lizzie | maile | melissa
see you soon...
:) lexi
