Okay...can I see..

[misfitinmn]

some scrappers who mainly use patterned paper? I am patterned illiterate - I can use them as accents, but I want to see people who use them as like the main background page. I can't seem to use them without it looking really busy!

So...who are the masters of patterned papers?

[Traci Reed]

I la la love patterns and use them a LOT













There's a lot more in my gallery...maybe it's because I know how much time we spend on perfecting these patterns that I want to use them all? LOL!

[junebug]

I used to be afraid to use them as background papers. but now i love it!

[cindys732003]

Check out Steph's Gallery.....she is awesome at using patterns:
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...500&ppuser=455

and Kellie's Gallery (joelsgirl)
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...00&ppuser=1040

[heathergw]

here are some of my faves using pattern paper as a background... I LOVE patterned paper!

[misfitinmn]

These are awesome!! Thanks ladies! I might lift some ideas to break myself out of my scrapping bubble!

[Priscilla]

I used them too

here is my weak gallery

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...500&ppuser=239

[gracelikerain]

These are all fantastic! I, too, have issues using patterned papers. I always think they're gorgeous, but don't know what to do with them.

But I also noticed that my closet has a lot of solid colors in it too. Maybe I'm just pattern-phobic

[Gemma]

I'm pattern-phobic, too.

I sometimes try one, then go and find a plain paper and use that instead.

[~Julie~]

I use a lot of patterned papers.. Here is a link to my gallery
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...500&ppuser=105

[Amy Carey]

patterned paper is one of my favorite things!!! Feel free to peek in my gallery

[Nettio]

I don't use them a ton but here's some layouts I've done. Sometimes if I want a print but the patterns are too bold, I'll blend a pattern with a solid so it's more subtle.

[BrattyMeg]

Check out Lynnette's gallery for some great pattern usage! She uses solids for bg's most of the time it seems but she can do amazing things with patterns...
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...500&ppuser=167

[BrattyMeg]

haha..I didn't refresh first

[Nettio]

LOL, thanks Meg.

[jacinda]

[cheltzey]

I tend to go for the patterned bgs that a bit more subtle. Here are a few of my faves from my gallery:

[crystalbella77]

When I think of patterns I ALWAYS think of Stephy, Lynette and Kellie! they can rock them out!

[rach3975]

Originally Posted by gracelikerain

These are all fantastic! I, too, have issues using patterned papers. I always think they're gorgeous, but don't know what to do with them.

But I also noticed that my closet has a lot of solid colors in it too. Maybe I'm just pattern-phobic

I'm pattern-phobic, too. The few patterned items I have get admired hanging on the hanger, but almost never worn. I'll be watching this thread for more inspiration.

[nikkiARNGwife]

I use patterned papers on almost all my pages..here are a few with pp as the background...

[nun69]

here are a few I did

[FeeJardine]

I'm the same as you Sara...I tend to go for the plainer backgrounds I guess I've got to learn to embrace the patterned paper too especially after seeing all these beautiful layouts

Fee

[Linz]

i ♥ patterns, sara! you've seen my gallery, but here's a few...

[nanienamou]

I looove patterned papers!

Here are some of mine...

[sczos911]

i was just coming here to say - look at my gallery, but i see i've been suggested before! thanks ladies. i'm not afraid of patterns.

here are some of my favs:







TFL!

[lltheo]

Wow ~ Wow ~ Wow!! I'm definitely going to try the patterned paper tonight! Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!

[Kim Mauch]

Originally Posted by Nettio

I don't use them a ton but here's some layouts I've done. Sometimes if I want a print but the patterns are too bold, I'll blend a pattern with a solid so it's more subtle.

I love this trick! Otherwise, I have to force myself to use more than one or two patterns.

[Brandy]

I LOVE using patterns here are a few of mine:

[joelsgirl]

Thanks for the mention, Cindy and Crystal. Makes me feel all warm and cozy inside!

Here are a few of my faves from my gallery:






My advice would be not to try to use a bunch of pp if you go with a bold bg; look for a way to give your eye a resting place. La's Layered Up in You: Brackets are a good way to do that.

Here are some from my faves:

[Nettio]

Originally Posted by joelsgirl

My advice would be not to try to use a bunch of pp if you go with a bold bg; look for a way to give your eye a resting place. La's Layered Up in You: Brackets are a good way to do that.

Totally agree with that. That's why I tend to use solid backgrounds because I usually have enough pattern paper going on already.

[lovely1m]

Oh, love patterns. Here are some I have done:

[misfitinmn]

WOW. This thread is making me drool all over the place! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU everyone - I have gotten some serious inspriration for sure!!

Off to scrap myself silly!

[Milmomma]

Just had to stop in to say all the layouts are wonderful!!!

ETA-most of mine have simpler backgrounds. Heck my wardrobe is similar.

[zakirahzakaria]

I'm crazy for pattern papers. I always look for pattern papers first when starting a page, then I'd look for plain papers. Here's some of my layouts using pattern papers as background:

[adi]

did I spark this? or were you just thinking about it when you commented on my pages? :lol: