Solid or Pattern?
Earlier this weekend I tried scrapping a layout with a solid background paper and it didn't feel right to me. It looked "weird". So then I went to my gallery and you know what I found? I don't really use a lot of solid color papers, and almost ever for my background!
https://media.tenor.com/images/55e0b...1a90/tenor.gif https://media1.giphy.com/media/bAlrNg99bIdCE/source.gif Now I'm not talking woodgrain background papers or papers that almost look solid, but are embossed or have an outline of some sort, I'm talking single-colored kraft, construction, etc paper! Here's the thing....prior to this revelation this weekend, https://media1.giphy.com/media/l49JQ...SVbO/giphy.gif I thought I ALWAYS used solid papers, not every layout, but maybe every second or third layout! https://media1.giphy.com/media/pqxxZ...Rwet/giphy.gif I think I can probably count on ONE HAND the layouts that I've used solid as my background paper (not including my recent ones because that's when I realized I haven't been using solid papers!) So it got me thinking and wondering. Are you a solid background paper because patterns don't look right scrapper? or Are you a pattern background paper because solid papers don't like right scrapper? (We'll classify woodgrain in this category) There can't be a middle, because honestly until this revelation, I thought I was in the middle and that's so far from the truth! https://media0.giphy.com/media/229Fa...JDFf/giphy.gif |
I rarely use a solid background either. Or not a clean solid... it's too empty for me so if that's my only/best choice then I will throw whatever paints, splatters, scatters, etc on there to mess it up a bit!
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Well, I use solid papers on my layouts, but when I do, I put paint splatters on it or I put the solid on top of a pattern and then use the eraser tool to subtly erase area/s of the solid papers like this one or this one. I have a page I made where I used a solid and I wasn't solved with the white space being literal. But there are times when I feel intimidated by bold pattern papers that I will save a copy using a pattern paper and a solid with paint, you know what I mean? :unsure:
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I'm the opposite. I love solid backgrounds. I use patterned backgrounds on occasion but I far prefer the cleaner look of solids. I find it draws the eye to the photos more easily. It's just my style though. I absolutely admire those who use patterns more, but for myself less is more.
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I had to go look... haha. I like patterned solids for my backgrounds, usually. I tend to make sure I have some in every kit I've designed because I feel like they are essentials! Papers that from a distance seem solid but when you click to look closer there's a faint texture or pattern there. Those are my favorites. Tone on tone, or a simple pattern like a diagonal stripe, grid, woodgrain, etc. And like Cassie, if it's too plain I love dressing up the background with paint or overlaying with a busier paper with some transparency.
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I don't use solids too much as a main background cause it feels empty and I'm not so good with white space layouts. I will use a solid if I'm blending a large photo to it.... or adding lots of splatters n painty stuff. I do use lots of solids for matting the pics.
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I had to look also. I was surprised at how many solids I've used. I would have thought that I was a pattern gal all the way. Now, I like to layer my background papers, so at least one of the layers is a solid most of the time. It just might not be the one that is on top.
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Patterned papers! :) Unless it is a pretty kraft/cardboard paper... I loooooooooooove some cardboard paper. I remember when that was a trend... such a good time. lol
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yes! to use solid papers, you must use all the paints! :D:wub: |
Like Brook I had to go look. So I'd say I was in the middle with a lean to patterns. I have at least one layout on each page of my gallery with a true solid background, albeit dressed with paint, splatters etc.
So I'm not totally adverse to them, but I lean toward at least a tone on tone pattern (or wood) more often than a solid. Unless I'm going bold and use a bold pattern. |
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I just wish listed some cardboard papers (from another designer at a different store...don't kick me out!) yesterday! I thought they were so cool! They could totally make a comeback and I'd be okay with it! :P |
I love using pp and wood grain papers!
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I am guilty of the same thing lol I always feel like the solids are too plain so I prefer something with even a tone on tone pattern lol
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:p:D:D:D but, yes, I would be ok too! and acrylic alphas!!! I love transparent things!!! |
I think I fluctuate, it really depends on the type of page I'm doing. I can say that if I do use a solid paper it is most likely, white or a neutral colour.
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I always love the look of solid backgrounds (SugarBabes Kim B. and Tronesia are two of my fave scrappers who rock the solid backgrounds), and I want to make the solids work for my pages, but like others have said, it feels so plain and empty when I do it. I find that when I do use solids for the background, I have to add some paint, borders, or stamps to make it look "right."
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It's been really interesting to see all the responses, where some were like me and had to go look only to realize differently!
Thank you all that have chimed in already. I really do appreciate it and loved reading your answers!! :wub: |
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hahaha hey. search at the store for "kraft studio basic" and you are going to see that I really try... Like really really try. https://media1.tenor.com/images/98c1...itemid=5383102 |
I very rarely use completely plain solid papers, there is usually a woodgrain or soft pattern in it. And if I don't find the perfect soft (barely there) pattern I make my own out of solid and ellies.
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Plain solids seem to plain to me. Never thought of the subtle erasing trick! My favorites are woodgrains or subtle prints. If I use a bolder print its usually in smaller areas - a paper tucked behind a photo or something.
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*cough cough* I think you did like four collabs this week . . . . Get a few more designers on board and we got ourselves a mutiny. I mean trend going on! :D https://media1.tenor.com/images/722f...temid=12977056 https://media.giphy.com/media/l2Jecm...9fhK/giphy.gif |
I have a weakness for wood grain papers. I also LOVE tone on tone patterned papers. But I like solid ones too for a background, esp. when I want to add a lot of paint and splatters.
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I like color and texture so most of my pages have patterned paper on the background or if I use a solid it's either textured or I add brushwork, paint, etc to mess it up. Looking at paper patterns and colors usually affects my kit purchase, if I'm not in love with at least a few of the patterns, I usually won't buy it.
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I have a really hard time using pattern papers. I typically stick with Wood, solid black, white or kraft, and very small pops of pattern. I have been trying to go outside the box this year and use bigger pieces of pattern paper, but I still cannot use a full pattern as a background (the very FEW times I have used a full pattern background I haven't loved the layout).
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I rarely use solids, I like to make an impact and solid just doesn't do that for me.
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I think as a beginner i used solids because I was scared of patterns! Lol once i learned how to make them look good I started using a lot of patterned backgrounds.
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Whether I use pattern or not really depends on the kit I’m using haha! And the pic too, but it’s more the kit specifically. I love plain white backgrounds
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