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Last month we made the announcement that we would start carrying patterned paper, and what a response we have had!  This month’s patterned paper collection is something that I am especially proud of and very excited to present to you!  I introduce the Pink Patterns Collection, exclusively from Papertrey Ink!

In case you missed our introduction last month, we carry the set of 6 patterns in both 6×6 and 12×12 sizes.  The 6×6 pad includes six sheets of each of the six patterns for $6.  The 12×12 pack includes two sheets each of six patterns for $6.  The fun thing about the 6×6 pad is that the patterns are scaled down by half, making them a little more "card-maker" friendly.  I took some photos to show you the differences between the two sizes, while also giving you a close-up view of each of the six patterns!

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So there they all are!  What do you think?  Which pattern do you just want to grab from your monitor and get busy creating something fabulous?!?!?

I decided to pair two of my favorites in today’s sneak peek, Pretty Pink Polka Dots & Berry Sorbet Floral Print.  It all starts with a focal point.  I stamped this pretty swirl from our new Boxes, Bags & Tags set with Sweet Blush ink.  I love how this image is singular. It enables you to be able to control the spacing & overall use of the image.  The possibilities are enless with just this one stamp!

Next I added the sentiment "it’s your day" from Candice’s new set, "It’s a Celebration".  I love those loopy "y’s"!!!

I wanted to do something a bit different with my focal point, so I adhered a piece of Berry Sorbet ribbon behind it.  I then trimmed the ends in the formation of inverted v’s.

I pierced holes on either end to enable me to insert brads.  (These are from Paper Studio, almost a true match!)

I then adhered it to the front of my card.  I utilized two papers from our 6×6 Pretty Patterns collection.  I created a scalloped edge with my slot punch (SU!) and adhered it to the polka-dot cover.  I adhered Berry Sorbet grosgrain ribbon across the seam of the two papers.  The focal point is adhered with foam dimensionals to help show off the ribbon I added to the back of  it.

For the inside of the card I decided to use one of my techniques from long ago.  I stamped my sentiment (from Birthday Basics, LOVE this set!) onto white cardstock.

I then trimmed the sentiment into strips.

Once adhered inside your card just slightly helter-skelter, you will have what I like to call sophisticated ransom style.
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So, do you still want more?  Amy got up and at ’em this morning and created a special blog post just for all of you!  Please try to stop by soon and see her fun tutorial.  You won’t want to miss out!

Don’t forget about both Alli & Candice!  They will be showing additional projects using the stamp sets they designed too!

SUPPLIES:
Ink-  Berry Sorbet & Sweet Blush palette inks
Stamps- Boxes, Bags & Tags and Birthday Basics and It’s a Celebration
Paper- 6×6 Pink Patterns Collection
Other- brads from Paper Studio, berry sorbet grosgrain ribbon