Patterned Paper Decorative Borders w/Amy Heller

Hi Crate Fans! It's Amy Heller here today with a super easy (and fast) technique for using your scraps, or using a wide variety of patterned papers without overwhelming your project. We're going to create a layered border using several prints of patterned paper.

 

I created this layout using the technique, but as you'll see, it's a super technique for cards as well, which is how I'm going to demonstrate it for you. So, let's get started!

 

The Essentials: Several pieces of scrap paper from a variety of prints :: paper trimmer :: glue pen :: border punch

 

I like to start with my largest piece, which will be my backing as my most "neutral" piece of all my patterns. Here, I've chosen a beautiful tone on tone paper from Peppermint, "Candy Cane". My other pieces are all scraps from other projects. I've chosen to keep a particular color way, reds and neutrals, as my theme to my border.

 

Start by trimming your scraps into a variety of widths, (making sure that they are all long enough to cover the entire width of your neutral base paper).  

Start playing with your pieces and decide how you want your pattern of strip to be layed out on your neutral base.

 

Once you've decided this, begin glueing down your strips, one at a time, so you don't lose your place/design. I started at the bottom and worked my way up by base.

 

You'll have some overhang, likely, so trim up both sides of your base so all the strips are nice and flush with your base. 

It'll look something like this.

 

Now, begin your border punching. I chose to only punch one side, but you could also do both sides for a really fun look!

 

And here's what you end up with! Cute, right?!

 

And here's the card I made using my layered borders.

 

Super fun, right?! I hope you enjoyed learning how to create these unique, fun borders! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day!

Comments

[marianne-g]

What a clever way to use up scraps. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Becky Williams]

such a cute idea, Amy! I made sure to add it to Pinterest :)

[Helenb]

Love this idea!

[Maria]

thanks for sponsoring missart's class! Chipboard stickers are awesome!! they make a great layering!

[Marti Richards]

Very cute! Thank you for sharing that idea.

[Sandra]

This really is a great idea and the finished look is stunning.

[Renee VanEpps]

Oh this is a great idea Amy!! I know I always have a thousand scraps of paper so this will work out great :)

[Anna Petitt]

Ohhhh love the inspiration!! Thanks so much!!

[Anne]

Wow! An added bonus for my perusing buck today! I actually came to the blog this morning to find inspiration for a quick Thank You card and got a tutorial, too!

[Valarie Florer]

Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to try it!

[rc helicopter]

Impressive blog! -Arron