DRB Designs Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 When I create a layout, I really enjoy using one solid (or nearly solid) paper for the background, then using smaller pieces of patterned papers to help make an interesting design. For example: What are your favorite kind of background papers to create layouts with? Do you use a lot of coordinated patterns? Or mostly solid colors? Or a mix of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angleigh Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm with you. I start with a solid or mostly solid paper...then i'll add patterns to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I use mostly (more like only) solid papers. I love when others use patterns, but I can never seem to get them to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Christine Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I also start off with a plain paper but always end up adding a pattern or a texture or a brush or the eraser or ... or... and play around to see what works well with my photo/s. LOL then sometimes I start all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodScrap Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I love patterns, but of course we need solids as well. Solids need textures though! (not just a solid fill color) I love layers and textures. And patterns. Did I mention patterns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I love solids with a little texture. Or I add texture with overlays and brushes. I've been known to make whole photo books with just white (textured) paper in the background. But I love coordinating patterns, too and am drawn to collections where I think all the papers could be used easily together. I should add that I use our ScrapSimple products in almost every layout and will often clip very patterned papers to ScrapSimple designs. Here's an example: I took a patterned paper from ABR Chic Instincts and clipped it to SS flowers which are part of JRA's Memory Book Frames. (I've clipped patterned papers to your overlays, too.) I think the patterned paper adds a lot more interest than a solid would. So please keep designing all kinds of papers for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I usually start out with a solid paper and then add a patterned paper as a clipping mask or lower the opacity on one of the papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemarythyme Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I always look for a patterned paper that compliments my photo/graphic and start from there. Mixing patterns is a favorite technique of mine but if a solid paper is needed, brushes and masks are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Solids or solids with a texture are my favourite for placing directly behind photos but I love pattern too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I love both as I like to use templates to blend, otherwise I'd probably go for a solid with either a texture or slight brushwork not totally plain For me it depends on my photo and how busy that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrou Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 4 hours ago, englishrose said: Solids or solids with a texture are my favourite for placing directly behind photos but I love pattern too. Me, too. Simple patters or grunge, some papers already blended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 10 hours ago, Florida granny said: I love solids with a little texture. Or I add texture with overlays and brushes. I've been known to make whole photo books with just white (textured) paper in the background. But I love coordinating patterns, too and am drawn to collections where I think all the papers could be used easily together. I should add that I use our ScrapSimple products in almost every layout and will often clip very patterned papers to ScrapSimple designs. Here's an example: I took a patterned paper from ABR Chic Instincts and clipped it to SS flowers which are part of JRA's Memory Book Frames. (I've clipped patterned papers to your overlays, too.) I think the patterned paper adds a lot more interest than a solid would. So please keep designing all kinds of papers for us! I find this totally amazing and so impressive! I've seen your beautiful photo books Diane and they are lovely. And, thanks for explaining how to do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I really like some patterned papers but use a lot of solids as I like to do a lot of journaling so I am not very happy when I would like to work with just one kit and discover it only has patterned papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graphia Bella Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's really interesting to read your comments. I had stopped to make solids because on the French world of scrap, it doesn't sell, rarely use. But if you like it as much, I will make it again ! For my style, I rarely use solids and patterns... Sometimes but really rarely. I love mixed papers, grunge or blended with elements and script brushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekgirl designs Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I love creating patterned papers but do create base/solid format. Regardless of what type of paper it is, I need to create them with textures and I generally go for a worn, dirty, grungy, blended look as well. When I create patterned papers there is always one pattern that will stand out for me and then I get my mojo on and create a set which I can generally visualise the end result in my head before finishing them. Even if one of my collections don't have a set of base papers most of my papers are able to be mixed and matched no matter what kit they come from. As for scrapping I love to start with patterns and when needed bring the base paper or a non imposing patterned paper in depending on the reason. I will often journal with pattern papers as well. Here's a few layouts using my own kits and loving that patterned look which is so workable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRB Designs Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 I LOVE that purple floral!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaFace Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'm kinda willy nilly. Sometimes I really want to showcase a patterned paper, so I make the focus more on that - or sometimes I too may start with a more "solid" paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaLamar1 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 My favorites are old wrinkly tattered papers and wood papers especially if they have flaky paint on them! I will always buy those kits fast! I love the bold patterns and buy things for the patterns but then usually get overwhelmed with the looks so go back not so bold looks! But I don't really like or use solids much, I'm a more is more kind of girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimes1 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I love the textur-y, grungy, wood grained and worn, torn, industrial pattern and paint papers too. Coupling them with something clean is favorite look that I enjoy. My last go to is a paper with a repetitive pattern on it. After all these years I still can't figure out what to do with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm loving all this inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I really like the patterned papers, but I need coordinating solids to make them work for my pages. I probably use solids a bit more than patterns, but I love some solids with textures and/or a subtle pattern - think white on white damask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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