P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! Lately I’m really diggin’ the patchwork look. Not only does it remind me of the cozy quilts my grandma use to make, but there’s literally countless ways to create this simple design:
- Patterned paper scraps
- Die-cutted/Embossed squares
- Stamped squares
- Fabric squares
- Ribbon squares
And unlike a real quilt that can take hours, if not days, a paper ”quilt” can be made in just a few minutes. All you need in some fun product and a little imagination. Then you just “stitch” it all together!
Take Kim Kesti’s Thank You Squares Card above. As a paper crafter turned quilter, she showed off her love for both hobbies in this blog HERE.
Designer Genevieve Cassady’s Patchwork Thank You Card appears in our current September/October issue. She created her pretty patchwork by die-cutting cardstock squares and then stamping various patterns on them. With all the gorgeous colors and patterns, doesn’t it almost look like a real quilt?!
Wanna make your own paper “quilt”? Hero Arts’ Jennifer McGuire was nice enough to send over some chalk inks for two lucky paper crafters. Leave a comment telling me what product you would use to create the patchwork look. All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, Sept. 5.
Two lucky winners will each take home this fun set of chalk inks from Hero Arts!
Happy Friday!
Kelly
P.S. Looks like Go-to Gal Kim Hughes is also diggin’ the patchwork look! Hop over to her blog to see her fun “quilted” project!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the winner of Kim’s Just My Type – Part II post!
Natasha G.P. (Sept. 1, 9:46 a.m.)
Congrats, Natasha! You’ve won some text-themed goodies! I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing address. Thanks to all who left comments!
I would use some of my cute background stamps, great cardstock, different inks, and a sponge for extra texture. Love the look of these — may have to case the stamped one.
I would use the patchwork pattern for scrapbook paper. My own DIY pattern paper made with the colors and design that need. Patchwork and cupcakes seem to be the rage right now, both are so cute unless you can come up with a patchwork cupcake??!!
I would use up a bunch of scraps of yummy papers to make my quilt. I think I am headed to do just that right now….
I love using up scraps of paper for quilt-inspired cards and layouts. It’s such a great way to get the last little bit of that “favorite paper” used up!
In the past I’ve used Basic Grey scraps to make a quilt-inspired layout, both for a card and a scrapbook. I like to use Basic Grey because the paper already coordinates and I don’t have to think too much about it. Any time that I can save is all the better for me!
I would definitely use my scraps, but then do some embossing or bling to make it POP!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
I think I would use a different shape than a square….and I would do some sewing to get some texture. I would also add some little yarn ties to the quilt. Looking forward to seeing who will win your goodies!!
I can’t bear to throw away scraps, so I’d use them for a quilt card. But right now I’m working on one with papers from a pad of coordinating papers and I’m going to use ribbon instead of stitching between the sections. Would LOVE to have these ink pads! Thanks for the chance to win!
i save all my scraps – esp my oa papers that i can’t seem to throw out b/c i love every little last piece. what a great to use them – i’m going to try this out on my next card – as always thanks for the inpiration!
How fun would it be to actually use fabric! That’s what I would do. Basic Grey has fabric out on the market. I’d probably use their fabric. Love them! Thanks for the chance to win.
I would def use patterned paper but probably do all different kinds and colors of polka dots. I the dots would play nicely off the squares. I just love the colors of those inks!
I would make the cards by starting with scraps and some stamped paper to it just to try both! Thanks for the idea and the chance to win the ink!
Kathy
I have made patchwork cards before using pattern papers from a square punch and die cuts….I sponge the edges with vintage ink. Love these samples thanks for sharing.
I would use my scallop edge square punch and scraps for my patchwork. I love the look of the scallops with the extra little bit of background showing through
I love using my scrap papers in various ways. I’ve done strips and created cards that way, but I have also used ribbons in that way. Gotta love up all those scraps!
Thanks so much for the chance to win these inks! I’ve been eyeing those Hero Arts inks for quite some time….
I’d love to stamp blocks of cardstock with various coordinating patterns and make a faux quilt that way!
After spending 3 hours at Joann Fabrics on Friday night with my daughter picking out material for a FIRST TIME QUILT and then seeing this quilt card–how simple and fun. I would use my scrap DP and paper pierce each square to resemble stitching. Love the idea! Would really love the Hero Art Hues inks.
Love this idea. Going to have to lift this.
I don’t own any of October Afternoon’s Thrift Store line, but I think that would make a great patchwork card!
Lovely samples – these are so cool. It’d be a great way to use some of the smaller Basic Grey and Cosmo Cricket scraps I have from cardmaking. And I recently got a paper piercing kit, so this would be a cool time for some faux stitching too!
I’d use a variety of patterned scraps. These cards look so pretty! I’d also use my square punch to make it easier. TFS.
I think I will use this technique on my next scrapbook page.
I’d use a bunch of scraps of pattern papers… and I’d be a little adventurous and use some fabric – stiffened, of course, as I don’t sew….
Thanks for the chance to win! =)
I’m in the process of making a quilt using Basic Grey fabric . . . so it would be quite easy for me to make a quilt with Basic Grey Papers! They are so wonderfully colorful and have such awesome patterns on them!
I would go with patterned paper. Your pics are very inspiring!