I didn’t use this card design in my Paper Strips Online Class – but it definitely fits the class outline! A little goes a long way – just a few small pieces of Designer Series Paper to create this pattern. It’s a take on the card that I shared here on the YamStamps blog back in January.
I “stepped up” this card design by embossing the backing cardstock. I like how the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder ties in with the flowery theme of the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper. I used Highland Heather cardstock for the background (I chose that colour because it’s used in the patterned paper), but I kind of cheated and used Fresh Freesia Ribbon…in part because that’s what I had on hand! I figured it was fairly close…
In this “a little goes a long way” card, the strips are 3/4″ wide. I used 3 consecutive strips so that my pattern on the rectangles would carry across. With the wonderful two sided designs, I just flipped the squares over so that the coordinating pattern shows! Love easy crafting!
Give this easy design a try with whatever patterned paper you have on hand. It’s a great way to make a bunch of impressive cards quickly and easily! Change up the patterned paper for a totally different look.
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