M*A*S*H

Nope, we are not discussing the tv show M*A*S*H, but a fun new trend in the scrappy world!  Get It Scrapped! has a fun article up today for the Patterned Paper Mash-Up Trend.  This is a fun way to use contrasting patterns on your layouts.  You can go crazy and use patterns that are from completely different collections and it's a great way to put together your scraps and get them used up.
 

 

Mixing patterns on a layout, can be a great way to add interest and energy to your page, but it can also be intimidating for some of us.  If you want to work with a mix of patterns, but aren't sure where to start, choosing a coordinated collection can help take out some of the guesswork.  I used the Restoration collection from Crate Paper and incorporated 9 different patterns on my layout.  The colors still coordinate and work together, but there is a lot of visual interest on my page, because of the mix of patterns.  I also wanted to add in something a little unexpected, so I used two strips of the black & white polka dot Washi Tape and a pop of lime green, from the brads on the bicycle.

Come over to Get It Scrapped! to see some more awesome examples of the Patterned Paper Mash-Up trend!!

Supplies Used:  Patterned Paper:  Crate Paper; Butterfly Stickes, Spray Mist, Wood Veneer:  Studio Calico; Thickers:  Pebbles & American Crafts, SMASH Tape:  K&Company; Brads:  The Paper Studio; Punch:  Marvy; Other:  Beads & Sewing Pins