Sunday, June 16, 2013

Mixy Matchy Style

I was really taken with the challenge at Moxie Fab World that Cath calls Mixy Matchy Style - combining many patterns in a pleasing way.  I should be able to do that easily, given my background in quilting; one of my favorite parts of making a quilt was choosing the fabrics.  But this was a true challenge to me.  Compared to some of the examples that Cath showed us, this is pretty tame, but it's a start!  After playing with dozens of patterns,  here's what I came up with for my first try:


I started with that K&Company Susan Winget bird grand adhesions sticker.  I've had it for years and decided I'd make it the focal point of my card.  The papers I finally decided on come from so many collections, old and new: October Afternoon Sidewalks and 9 to 5, My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose Mabel and Bramble Rose, Fancy Pants Park Bench, and Basic Grey BowTies.  I added some Hobby Lobby lace, washi tape from Michael's and stickers by Cosmo Cricket as my sentiment.

It all came together once I decided on this Page Maps sketch that I had pinned.  Without that I'd still be playing with my papers!  This was really fun, Cath, thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone; I'm going to try another one soon!

19 comments:

judkajudi said...

you have indeed channeled your inner quilter. How are you going to manage a week without stamps and ink?? This is wonderful!!

Jackie said...

That's gorgeous! I took the Pattern Play class a while back but I still don't think I could manage something like this. My version would probably make one go cross-eyed.

Greta said...

Wonderful way to use that sticker! You combined the papers beautifully!

Nancy K said...

Beautiful mix of pattern and color, Lin! You certainly have an eye for mixing and matching; love this card!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Fantastic composition! I'm in awe of this one for sure!

flowersandhome said...

Love this card! Beautiful combination of patterns.
Marian

Robin K. said...

Kudos to you Lin! Your quilting bg really shines through in this lovely creation!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Lin, you have tackled this challenge well! I will have trouble with this challenge too!!

Maria said...

Great mix of papers...so pretty!

Deirdre said...

Lin - this is so fun. Love the pp's you used. Gorgeous.

Nonni said...

I love your collage card, the colors are wonderful!

Lisa Elton said...

Great mix Lin, love it!!

Petti said...

That's great mix of different patterns!

Sandy said...

Really gorgeous work - there is something about all the colors and papers you use plus the bird and house that make such a beautiful dance!!!! Wonderful work!!
sandy

Maureen Morton said...

I think you nailed it, Lin! Love how these distinctively different patterns come together with this great layout! Love the added fun elements.

Jacqueline said...

This is soooo lovely, Lin, just love the bird!

maria f. said...

So much goodness here to look at. I think I have the same birdie - he's been living in my stash for awhile too. Kudos to you for giving him such a great home.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Truly a beautiful Mixy-Matchy card. You have such a great eye for this and I love the teeny birdie!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Lin! Thanks for linking this up to the Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)